Phil Thompson fears that the potential absence of Daniel Sturridge from Jurgen Klopps starting line-up against Villarreal on Thursday could signal the end of his Liverpool career. The Reds will be looking to overturn a deficit against Villarreal after losing 1-0 in their Europa League semi-final first leg, for which Sturridge was an unused substitute by Jurgen Klopp.The striker then played the full 90 minutes in Sundays 3-1 defeat at Swansea in what was Liverpools youngest-ever Premier League line-up, leaving Thommo concerned over Sturridges future at the club. Liverpool lost the first leg at Villarreal 1-0 The former club captain told Sky Sports: Im really worried for Daniel not getting any game time in the first leg and you could see his body language against Swansea was sort of resigned. Its a big night for his Liverpool career. I think if he doesnt play then he will have a big question mark over his future and whether he will fit in here.You want to have you managers trust in you playing big games. Sturridge has scored in three goals in his last four appearances Klopp went for a defensive looking line-up in Spain with Roberto Firmino leading the line, while Christian Benteke, who scored after coming on at half-time at the Liberty Stadium, was brought on late in the game.Thommo added: I can appreciate Klopp starting Roberto Firmino, but I was shocked he didnt come on with 20 minutes to go, when an away goal looked up for grabs. Rob Draper talks about Daniel Sturridges relationship with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after he was an unused substitute in the Europa League Benteke came on at half-time on Sunday and his body language was positive and, with Klopp shaking his hand after he scored, you wonder whether hes ahead of Daniel in the pecking order.Its very difficult for us looking in and knowing what goes on the training but that may be what is determining how and why hes not started big games.For me, I would have definitely him in the starting line-up for the second leg. Thommo predicts Find out what Thommo is tipping up at 22/1 for Liverpool v Villarreal here. The Soccer Saturday pundit is, however, confident that his former side can produce the necessary result to book their place in the Europa League final.I dont think there was anything to frighten Liverpool, he added. 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It was Renee Brown, then the WNBA chief of basketball operations, telling Neighbors that rumors were quickly spreading that Plum had changed her mind and was going to declare early for the WNBA.It was a story that spun out of control, Neighbors recalled.What followed were hours of unanswered text messages, emails and phone calls from Neighbors to anyone and everyone associated with the Washington program trying to confirm one way or another whether Plum was going to declare.After more than six hours, with the team finally back in Seattle and Plums phone charged enough to make a call, Neighbors heard from his star.I thought Id mess with him a little bit, Plum said. I was like you know what coach, I just want to say I really appreciate everything youve done. Its been a great three years and Im just grateful for the opportunity youve given me and the future. And he was dead silent.And then I was like Come on, Im coming back. I think I got him a little bit.That story is a peek inside the relationship that has helped put No. 17 Washington back on the national landscape of womens college basketball. Plum is the star scorer who will likely rewrite the Pac-12 record books by the conclusion of her senior season. Neighbors is the coach who has found the right mix of sarcasm, support and constructive criticism to allow Plum to thrive.There was never a doubt Plum would return to Washington for her senior season, in her mind. There was too much left to accomplish, even if shes already left a legacy by getting Washington to its first Final Four a season ago as a No. 7 seed and pulling off thrree consecutive upsets before losing to Syracuse in the national semifinals.ddddddddddddThat wasnt enough. Not having an opportunity to play for a national title left Plum feeling hollow. Its why shes so adamant that last season is just that and should not linger into this year. And thats directed at more than just her teammates. Plum has already told Neighbors she doesnt want to see him wearing his Final Four ring around practice.Who am I to take that away from him? Plum said. But I think someone has to bring him back down to earth. If thats me, Ill be the bad guy.If Plum is going to be the bad guy its only in her rabid determination to make sure Washingtons reemergence as a contender in the Pac-12 lasts for more than the four years she was on campus. Sure, her legacy will remain in statistics, honors and hitting 145 straight free throws in practice last month that required Neighbors to get part of the Washington drumline to distract Plum and finally force her to miss.Plum became the first player in Washington history to be named a preseason AP All-American. She needs just 319 points to tie a Pac-12 record for scoring and is 975 points shy of tying the NCAA scoring record. The first is almost certain to fall and the second record is obtainable if she remains healthy and the Huskies can make another deep postseason run.Thats where the drive comes from for Plum. She cant enjoy -- wont enjoy -- what Washington accomplished last season because it wasnt satisfying. Her Final Four ring is still in its box. And it will likely remain there until the conclusion of her college career.One of the things coach has tried to help me to work on -- and its a continuing struggle -- is to enjoy that, Plum said. I think they scientifically say that if you dont recognize and pat yourself on the back it almost is like a counter effect. ... I do struggle with that. I think you definitely have to look back and enjoy it and have a wow moment. Cheap Jerseys Store Discount NFL Jerseys Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Cheap Jerseys 2018 Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '