I had to leave Chelsea to join Liverpool – what they told me blew me away

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Liverpool's former striker Daniel Sturridge has revealed that it was the Reds' commitment to their renowned 'Moneyball' approach that persuaded him to make the switch to Anfield. Nevertheless, it was Liverpool's meticulous analytical work that persuaded Sturridge that his statistical profile and considerable potential at the Blues could develop into something remarkable should he join the club.

I really liked the way they were thinking." Liverpool's ownership group, FSG, have frequently been associated with a 'Moneyball' philosophy towards player recruitment. Daniel Sturridge won the Champions League with Liverpool (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Sturridge went on to explain that, alongside the club's vision for him, it was Rodgers' attacking philosophy that also persuaded him to join.

So, when Liverpool came, it was like, 'This is an unbelievable football club and if they want me, I'm going'". Liverpool is now set to face off against Sturridge's old club Chelsea this Saturday, with the Reds aiming to bounce back from consecutive losses when they take on Enzo Maresca's team.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.