The England and Liverpool striker has not featured for the Reds since the 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on 31 August 2014.
But his manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed the 25-year-old is in contention to feature as West Ham visit Anfield on Saturday.
However, Sturridge has warned supporters it may take time for him to hit the heights of last season, when he scored 28 goals in his first full season at the club.
“Everyone has got to be patient,” he told LFC.com.
Daniel Sturridge last played on 3 September as England took on Norway at Wembley
“I am just going to give my best, give 100 per cent on the pitch – I always do – and I won't hold back from anything.
“I take responsibility for my performances on the pitch and I look forward to getting back out there.
“I can't wait to start playing again – that's what I have been waiting for and working hard in rehab for. I am looking forward to that now.”
Sturridge has been forced to watch from the sidelines as Liverpool struggled to match the form of the 2013-14 campaign, when they pushed eventual champions Manchester City all the way.
However, Rodgers’ side have been on an improved run in recent weeks and have gone six Premier League games unbeaten – winning four and drawing two.
All smiles for Daniel Sturridge as he returned to training
And Sturridge says he cannot wait for the moment he steps on to the pitch to end his injury nightmare.
“It's a moment I've been waiting for for a long time and I've missed playing,” he said.
“Whenever it is, whenever the manager decides to choose me to have some involvement, I'll be raring to go.
“I'm ready now – it's been a long time coming, but I am happy with how everything has gone and I am looking forward to it.”
Since signing for Liverpool in January 2013, Sturridge has missed 45 games through injury.
“It's a moment I've been waiting for for a long time and I've missed playing”
Daniel Sturridge on his Liverpool return
The injuries have included hamstring, thigh and ankle complaints – but as he prepares to make his return the former Chelsea forward is philosophical about his track record, and optimistic for the future.
“These things happen for a reason and everyone goes through certain situations,” he continued.
“It just allows you to enjoy the moments that you don't enjoy when you're playing. You have successful moments, but you don't realise that you have to enjoy it.
“It gives you time to assess things and time to assess what you need to do to get to where you want to be in life.
“I am just desperate for success right now and I can't wait to get back out there on the pitch.”
