The Merseyside club were beaten 2-0 by Premier League leaders Arsenal last weekend and are now five points adrift of Arsene Wenger's side.
But the visit of Martin Jol's struggling charges presents an opportunity for Rodgers' men to get back on track.
Sturridge is the joint leading scorer in the top flight this season with eight goals and Jol's side will have to keep him quiet if they are to end a run of three consecutive defeats in all competitions.
"Glen Johnson will be fit," Rodgers said.
"He's fine. He's trained this week - it was just one of those peculiar things that happened.
"Maybe if it had been a day earlier, he may have been able to play (at Arsenal). But he's fine for the game and has looked good in training this week."
But Jol is confident he can turn the Craven Cottage club's fortunes around and ensure they start climbing the table.
"We experienced this before at this club over the last 10 years, so hopefully we will get results," he said.
"Look at Cardiff City; they were in the same position then they won the derby game against Swansea City and now they're fine.
"So that's what we look for, we look for a few results. You have to start somewhere to get wins under your belt and then go from there. We need a few surprise results and maybe we can start against Liverpool."
