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Daniel Sturridge is stepping up his return to action for Liverpool , Tweeting that he is getting 'closer to fitness each day'.
The striker has been absent since the recent international break after picking up a knock whilst with the England team.
The initial prognosis was that Sturridge would be out for three weeks, however it is now thought he could return to action sooner.
He last played in the 3-0 win over Tottenham but has since missed the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa and the 2-1 win over Ludogorets, a game in which the Reds struggled to break down their Champions League opponents.
Sturridge has returned to light training at Liverpool's Melwood training base where he was seen turning and running with the ball on Wednesday.
Show all 11 1 /11Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Simon Mignolet Collected a couple of dangerous crosses but at fault for Ludogorets goal. 5
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Javi Manquillo Didn't offer as much going forward as on the other flank, and when he did get into a scoring position blasted over the bar. Played a great first-time ball which Gerrard should have scored. 5
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Alberto Moreno Crucial tackles and clearances. Was a constant threat with pace down the left although his deliveries were mixed. At the other end, made some crucial tackles, with a particularly vital intervention late on. 7
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Dejan Lovren Threat from set-pieces and solid at the back with some strong headers and timely interventions. 6
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Mamadou Sakho Dutiful performance. Made a key tackle inside his own box just before half-time. 6
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Steven Gerrard Made some important tackles although not his most influential of nights until his late penalty. Should have scored header from close range. 6
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Jordan Henderson Sharp, tidy passing and showed eagerness to get things moving forward. Should have at least got a free header opportunity on target. 6
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Philippe Coutinho Busy, well involved. Good link up play with Sterling but struggled to really open things up. 5
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Raheem Sterling Usual, zippy self and a constant threat to the Bulgarian visitors without making as many in-roads as his energy deserved. 6
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Adam Lallana Constantly made runs beyond Balotelli and showed some skills. Couldn't get his shot away when in a great position. A little rusty. 5
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Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1 player ratings Mario Balotelli Showed willingness to get involved, even tackling back at times. Slipped over a little too often. Looked like it was going to be a frustrating night but broke the deadlock with his stabbed finish. 7
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The player himself took to Twitter to provide an update.
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