A fully fit and firing Sturridge has to be the main striker at the club but at the moment an unfit and out of form Sturridge over fully fit Rondon or in-form Rodriguez is a waste of a starting place especially if he makes little impact like he did on Saturday.
When he joined he needed 20-30 minute outings for a couple of matches to get his match fitness and sharpness up before he can then start matches and be our top striker. He played 60 minutes against Southampton and after 20-30 minutes off the bench against Chelsea, he should be good to start against Huddersfield which will be the biggest match of our season. Who he replaces when fit and sharp is the tough call for Pardew to make.
When he joined he needed 20-30 minute outings for a couple of matches to get his match fitness and sharpness up before he can then start matches and be our top striker. He played 60 minutes against Southampton and after 20-30 minutes off the bench against Chelsea, he should be good to start against Huddersfield which will be the biggest match of our season. Who he replaces when fit and sharp is the tough call for Pardew to make.