Eden Hazard has urged Daniel Sturridge to repeat his heroics against title rivals Manchester City next weekend after his stunning late goal earned Liverpool a point at Stamford Bridge.
The Chelsea winger, who had netted the opener with a well-taken finish in the first half, congratulated the England forward on his goal after the game, but is hoping he will be able to pull off another remarkable strike against the Premier League champions.
'Great goal.... just make sure you do it again next weekend!' Hazard told Sturridge inside the tunnel after the final whistle.
Hazard also later told BBC Sport: 'I said to him the goal wasn't bad, to be fair.
'He scored twice. One Wednesday, one today like me. Maybe he try to be like me.
'But no he is a great, great player. I had a chance to play with him a bit at Chelsea.
'And I know he is a fantastic player. He had a lot of injuries in the last few years but when he is on the pitch he can create goals like this.
'I am happy for him but not happy for Chelsea.'
Saturday evening's result means Chelsea remain in third position, two points behind joint league leaders Liverpool and City.
Pep Guardiola's City travel to Anfield for an early top-of-the-table clash next Sunday which could give Chelsea an opportunity to capatalise if the two sides draw.
The Blues have an easier task and will head to the South Coast to take on a Southampton side, who have not won in their last three outings.
mee zi
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Maybe Sturridge not needed by klopp this season if he can't score more than he should. His injuries record was claim by klopp wasn't be reasonable if he can't prove he still have a bit patience to score. Maybe this time, Sturridge need to play more as a teamwork and give the ball if you know you can't score. One of the reason the reds can win EPL title this season is Sturridge play like this every games.
Labarber
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Meanwhile Liverpool has to face Chelsea twice and Napoli before facing City. Even on 1st January liverpool will have faced Arsenal not 2 days before the game while City will have faced Southampton. If liverpool manage to win both, it'll show the real quality of their manager and depth of their squad. It'll be extremely difficult though.
Divyansh26
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Thanks hazard for your wishes because even hazard knows how hazardous Man city is like and one of the strongest title contenders with Liverpool and Chelsea...............
prakashcr7
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It means hazard still believe Manchester City will be threat for them in title race.