Sturridge was an instant success at the club when he joined on loan at the end of last season.
And Trotters boss Owen Coyle is hoping for a repeat performance if the England Under 21 striker struggles to hold down a first team place at Stamford Bridge.
Hit man: Daniel Sturridge showed his class while on loan at Bolton
With Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres and Nicolas Anelka at his disposal, Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas seems certain to use Sturridge in a wide role.
And Coyle is ready to play a waiting game up until the transfer window closes in the hope that Villas-Boas will look favourably on allowing Sturridge to move back to the north west.
Future? Sturridge has been involved in Chelsea's pre-season
Coyle said: 'Daniel is such an outstanding young talent but I think he has to play week in, week out now.
'He's had six months of being a regular starter with us and he will probably know he's got to start these games now.
'Andreswill do fantastically well at Chelsea . I did my pro-licence with him. He's someone I have got a lot of time for. I have got a very good relationship with him.
'Danielis someone I got on with very well. Someone I have got a very good relationship with and he was a joy to work with. I have got nothing but the highest praise for him in all departments, both as a man and as a player.
'I played him through the middle and he was sensational for me. He's such an intelligent footballer that the kid can probably play anywhere if the truth be told. He's got a real appetite for the game.
'I always felt he wanted to play through the middle but you have to put it into context. If you are told you are going to start in the Chelsea teamthen you are prepared to start anywhere - you would be prepared to takePetr Cech's gloves if you thought you were going to start.
'Daniel being Daniel, he just wants to play.'
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Source: Daily Mail
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