text: Brendan Rodgers has vowed to do 'what is best' for Daniel Sturridge as the Liverpool striker's injury misery shows no sign of relenting. Sturridge will again be absent for Tuesday night's trip to Hull and while Rodgers will not take the drastic step of calling time on his campaign, he remains unsure whether the England international will play again this season. The 25-year-old missed five months with calf and thigh issues and he is now battling to overcome a hip problem that was sustained in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on March 22. Daniel Sturridge may not play again this season because of a series of calf and thigh injuries . Sturridge will miss Liverpool's trip to face Hull City on Tuesday night because of injury problems . Rodgers concedes it has been a difficult year for Sturridge but maintains Liverpool's medical department will continue to nurse him back to full fitness; the manager is also determined to bring in players to ease the burden on him next season. 'It had been difficult for Daniel,' said Rodgers. 'He wants to work and play. We are just going to have to monitor it. He is a good lad and when he had been fit, he has been brilliant for us. 'He is not available, we will do what is in the best interest of him. He is going to be here for the next number of years. 'There are always names associated. It is certainly something that we need to address. Daniel is top class but we need to give him help. 'You are nearly talking about a 100 per cent deficit. We have had 14 clean sheets. That side of the game has been addressed but we need to improve the critical area.' Manchester United's defeat at Everton on Sunday has, in the words of Louis van Gaal, given Liverpool 'a glimmer of light' in the race for the top four and United's advantage could be down to one point by the time they next play. Brendan Rodgers is adamant he will strengthen this summer and is keen on signing Memphis Depay . West Brom defender Craig Dawson tugs Raheem Sterling's shirt as he challenges him for the ball . Sterling is sent tumbling to the turf by a sliding tackle from West Brom defender Dawson at the Hawthorns . Italian striker Mario Balotelli keeps his eyes focused on the ball on a rare start for Liverpool at the Hawthorns . For that to happen, Liverpool will need to beat both Hull and Queens Park Rangers and, suddenly, the 0-0 draw they had against West Brom on Saturday looks very costly but Rodgers has promised his players will not give up the chase. 'It will be a tough game at Hull,' said Rodgers. 'The idea is to go and get the victory to put the pressure on the teams above. 'We dominated the ball so much at West Brom, we expected to win the game. I was pleased with how the players applied themselves. Liverpool midfielder Jordan Ibe holds off West Brom's Chris Brunt during a goalless draw at the Hawthorns . Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has a shot from just inside West Brom's half after a poor clearance . 'We were relentless in our pressure but we couldn't find the breakthrough. We have set our new goals for the remainder of the season. 'If we can win the games, that will put pressure on. United have a clear advantage but all we can do is look after ourselves. Rodgers, who revealed there are no further update on new contracts for Martin Skrtel and Jordon Ibe, added: 'It is always good to finish the season strong. We want to fight right until the very end against Stoke.' Balotelli finds himself surrounded by Joleon Lescott and Gareth McAuley during another goalless afternoon . Brazilian midfielder Coutinho fails to score with an ambitious volley late in the second half .
target: Daniel Sturridge's calf and thigh injuries show no sign of relenting .
  The striker will yet again be absent for Tuesday night's clash with Hull .
  Brendan Rodgers is unsure whether Sturridge will play again this season .
  Rodgers says he will bring in more players to relieve burden next season .