Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told new signing Daniel Sturridge his move to Anfield represents his last chance to make an impact at "one of the biggest clubs in the world".
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The England international completed a £12million move from Chelsea on Wednesday after finding first-team action at Stamford Bridge increasingly difficult to come by.
The forward had joined the Blues in 2009 after also struggling to cement his place at Manchester City, with only his loan spell at Bolton highlighting the player's potential as a top striker.
And Rodgers, whose side thrashed Sunderland 3-0 on Wednesday evening, has challenged Sturridge to rediscover that form on Merseyside.
"He is a player that I've know since he was about 12 years of age," said the Reds boss. "He made his name as a youngster at Manchester City when he was one of the top young strikers in European football.
"You make a move as a young player and it is always going to be difficult because what he is is a goalscorer and the only spell he's had that was at Bolton.
"When he has played games he has scored goals. He gives us that power, presence and mobility at the top end of the field and the biggest thing is hunger.
"We are bringing in a player who knows he has to perform if he wants to be at one of the biggest clubs in the world and this is probably his last chance.
"I have every faith that over his time here he will prove a real hit and it gives us another attacking threat at the top end of the field.
"Daniel will learn off the top players who are here."
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