thing is, though, it's going to become a lot more noticeable and annoying now that suarez--who not only scores more goals, but also scores them easier--is back. like you said, suarez is clearly a step above sturridge, and i think he knows that, too. sturridge will want to prove himself even more now, to the detriment of his own team.
You have a point, but Sturridge has been really good for us when we need him to be. If the game is still there to be won by either side, he's much more conservative with his use of the ball.