Daniel Sturridge will appear alongside Jamie Carragher on Monday Night Football three weeks after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
The former England and Liverpool striker will appear on Sky Sports for Chelsea's Premier League trip to Tottenham, after he failed to appear in a Los Angeles court in October over reward money he allegedly owes the man who found his missing dog.
The 34-year-old offered a reward for the safe return of his beloved pet Pomeranian Lucci back in July of 2019 after it was stolen. Foster Washington, also known as rapper Killa Fame, took credit for the return.
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He later declared that he didn't receive the alleged £24,000 reward money that was promised, launching a civil lawsuit. After Sturridge failed to appear in court, an arrest warrant was issued in the US.
The former Chelsea forward said at the time: "The news yesterday was the first time my family and I heard that someone is continuing to try to get money from me, following the theft of my family's dog, Lucci, which happened 4 years ago.
“The truth is, I personally paid a reward to the young boy who found him. He was delighted with the reward, as were my family and I to get Lucci home. The person seeking payment is not due any money, I already paid the young boy who found Lucci.
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“I was unaware of the court hearing even taking place. The legal paperwork was sent to the Air Bnb property which we had left within 24 hours of the burglary.
"Therefore, I have not had the opportunity to properly represent myself in relation to these false claims.
“With that being said, I have now instructed California lawyers to deal with matters on my behalf. I am confident that this will be resolved in my favour quickly and put an end to the speculative claim for good.”
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The Daily Mail previously reported that a recent absence from Sturridge on Sky Sports coverage was not down to legal concerns after he signed up to the broadcaster for the 2023/24 season.
They cited availability issues with the 34-year-old who called time on his playing career after a short stint with Perth Glory in 2022.
He is set to give his knowledge as Spurs look to go back to the top of the Premier League table with Mauricio Pochettino making his first return to the club.
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