Di Matteo confirms Sturridge has meningitis

Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed Daniel Sturridge is suffering from viral meningitis but is hopeful he will be fit for the Olympics.

The 22-year-old forward fell ill over the weekend with what is typically considered a mild strain of the disease. Di Matteo, speaking at his club's Cobham training complex, confirmed Sturridge was still in hospital but suggested he could still play a part in the London Games providing his recovery goes well. "Daniel has viral meningitis, but I spoke to him and he feels better now," said Di Matteo. "We're going to follow his situation and hopefully he will get well as soon as possible and be able to join Olympics squad. "He is currently still in hospital but I am optimistic he will recover (in time to play). I think it's a question of daily monitoring his health, that's what matters most to him, his family and ourselves."