Yep hehe, as a man he seems an absolute top fella, he is smart to which is annoying. Yeah i do get the sentiment thing, i mean i can appreciate it even if i don't have a sentimental mentality myself. I think frustration at lack of application is my gripe with Mario. I have no truck with him as a person though, in fact he seems a genuine decent human with love for his fellow man, that is the finest trait a person can have imo.
Regarding Sturridge, it seems the consensus here has some basis in fact. When so many single out a specific attribute as an issue, it is usually an issue. In Sturridge's case his overly developed sense of self importance. I have not looked at his injury record but i reckon pep would pull an eye muscle wincing at his record.