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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. I know they have a great defensive record but thats mainly at home.I think the way the celebrated the 1-0 scoreline like they were through would have been a big motivation for Liverpool and I think they will go through. Also See: Liverpool v Villarreal preview Klopp undecided on Sturridge Origi: Ill return this season Anfield stand taking shape Air Force 1 Off-White Outlet . -- Al Jefferson found a groove just in time for the Charlotte Bobcats. Air Force 1 Red Outlet . -- Gus Malzahn finally had his day in Fayetteville. https://www.cheapairforce1outlet.com/ . Westbrook has missed 27 games since having a procedure on Dec. 27 to deal with swelling in his injured right knee — the third operation on the knee in nine months. Air Force 1 Yellow Outlet . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. Air Force 1 Blue Outlet . In the lead up - which seemed to begin the moment Mike Geiger blew the whistle in Houston last Thursday night - the Impact rumour mill went into overdrive. The speculation went into meltdown mode, of the golden nugget variety. (STATS) -- That San Diego running back Jonah Hodges finished with more rushing yards and touchdowns than Cal Polys No. 1 rushing offense in the FCS meant the Pioneer Football League had a breakthrough victory in the FCS playoffs Saturday night.San Diego avenged a 22-point early season loss to Cal Poly with a surprising 35-21 win in the first round in San Luis Obispo -- the first ever in the playoffs by a team from the non-scholarship PFL.The upstart Toreros (10-1), who have won nine straight games since falling 38-16 to the Mustangs from the Big Sky Conference, next play at No. 1 seed and five-time defending FCS champion North Dakota State (10-1), in the second round next Saturday.Hodges, a fifth-year senior, finished with 35 carries for 171 yards and three touchdowns. In contrast, Cal Polys triple option offense -- which averaged 360.6 rushing yards per game -- had 47 carries for 146 and two touchdowns.With quarterback Anthony Lawrence also throwing for 296 yards and two touchdowns at rainy and muddy Alex G. Spanos Sttadium, San Diego outgained Cal Poly 469 yards to 193.ddddddddddddPerhaps it wasnt too surprising because San Diego entered the game ranked No. 1 in the FCS in scoring defense, total defense and time of possession.This is the fourth year that the PFL has had an automatic playoff bid for its champion and the first three qualifiers were outscored 107-21, including San Diego falling 52-14 at Montana two years ago.But the Toreros never trailed in their second playoff appearance. Hodges broke a 14-14 tie with a 7-yard touchdown run with 8:27 left in the third quarter and he put the game away with a 5-yard score with 2:26 left in the fourth quarter.Joe Protheroe provided the majority of Cal Polys offense with 120 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Defensive end Kelly Shepard also scored on a 62-yard interception return.The win was San Diegos first against Cal Poly after five previous losses. ' ' '