the england striker failed to train again on thursday as brendan rodgers stepped up preparations for sunday 's fa cup semi-final with aston villa , meaning sturridge has n't been involved in any outdoor work since before the quarter-final replay against blackburn .
liverpool still have two more sessions before they travel south but sturridge , who missed monday 's 2-0 win over newcastle united with tightness in his hip , would have to involved in at least one to stand any chance of starting at wembley .
daniel sturridge faces a fight to be fit for liverpool 's fa cup semi-final against aston villa on sunday .