Daniel Sturridge: Jurgen Klopp pre-season training most intense of my career

The 26-year-old scored 13 goals in 25 appearance last season but failed to have a major impact on the Merseyside club's campaign, as his playing time was limited following a succession of debilitating injuries.

Sturridge joined up with the majority of his team mates at the club's training base in California last week, as Liverpool continue their pre-season tour of the United States.

"It has been a lot of hard work, running sessions and tactical sessions. Pre-season is about pushing your body to the limits and it is one of those things where you have to battle and push yourself through the sessions," Sturridge told LFC TV.

"It is probably the most intense (pre-season) I have experienced at any club. It is certainly something everyone is getting used to and something which will hopefully put us in good stead for the rest of the season."

Klopp has added seven players, including midfielders Marko Grujic and Giorginio Wijnaldum, and forward Sadio Mane, to his squad during the close season and Sturridge hopes the new recruits can help them challenge for the title.

"I am looking forward to the season and I think the signings we have made will help us push on to the next level," the England international said.

"We are looking to be successful and win trophies, that is something I have not tasted yet with Liverpool."

Liverpool, who finished eighth in the league last season, will start the new campaign with a trip to Arsenal on Aug. 13.

Sturridge finished last season with 14 goals in 25 games for Liverpool, a fine return for a player has been blighted by injury in recent times. His goal in the 3-1 loss to Sevilla in the Europa League final was particularly memorable while he also found the late winner in England's 2-1 win over Wales at Euro 2016.

He is of course remembered for his partnership with Luis Suarez when he scored 21 goals that almost catapulted Liverpool to the Premier League title in 2014. At only 26, there is every chance Liverpool will prosper if Sturridge stays fits.