Liverpool's Sturridge makes 1st appearance under Klopp vs. Swansea

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge emerged as a substitute Sunday against Swansea City, his first appearance under manager Jurgen Klopp.

Sturridge replaced Christian Benteke in the 70th minute to much applause at Anfield.

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The past couple months have proven difficult for the 26-year-old England international. Just as he seemed to recover from a nagging knee injury, Sturridge sustained a foot problem in the lead-up to Thursday's Europa League fixture against Bordeaux.

Klopp urged the oft-injured striker to tell the difference between "serious pain and only pain," and those words apparently struck a chord.

Sturridge hadn't played since the Oct. 4 draw with Everton - Brendan Rodgers' final match in charge of the Reds.