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Daniel Sturridge Benching vs. Villarreal Will 'Leave a Scar,' Says Michael Owen

Former Liverpool star Michael Owen believes Daniel Sturridge will be hurt by Jurgen Klopp's decision to leave him on the bench during the Reds' UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg with Villarreal on Thursday.

The England striker was forced to watch from the sidelines as Liverpool came within minutes of a 0-0 draw at El Madrigal before Adrian Lopez bagged an injury-time winner to give his side a slim lead to take into the return leg, and BT Sport pundit Owen sympathised with Sturridge:

.@themichaelowen reflects on Jurgen Klopp's decision to leave @DanielSturridge on the bench.