Lack of character, negative tactics, Skrtel & Lovren calamitous: 5 talking points from Man United defeat
Following Liverpool’s abject 3-1 defeat at Man United, Henry Jackson selects five points of discussion from the Old Trafford showdown.
Brendan Rodgers
Former Liverpool Manager
Born: 26 January 1973; Carnlough, Northern Ireland
Previous clubs as manager: Watford, Reading, Swansea City
Appointed: 1 June 2012
Sacked: 4 October 2015
Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool loss at Man Utd was “best defeat” of my career
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers rates last season's 3-0 loss at Old Trafford as the best defeat of his career.
Steven Gerrard thought Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was muscle-flexing with Man Utd omission
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes his omission from the starting line-up for his final match against Manchester United was "a classic case of muscle-flexing" by boss Brendan Rodgers.
Video: Brendan Rodgers’ pre-Man United press conference
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers’ pre-match press conference ahead of his side’s match at Old Trafford against Man United.
Injury Update: Rodgers on Sturridge, Henderson and Lallana fitness
Liverpool are continuing to monitor the progress of Daniel Sturridge, Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana, Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.
Brendan Rodgers vs. The Transfer Committee: Myths, mistakes and Liverpool’s transfer strategy
Confronting the long-running narrative of Brendan Rodgers vs. the Liverpool transfer committee, Jack Lusby separates perception from reality.
Being outraged won’t help you or the team: save it for when it’s needed
Paul McCabe explains why why he thinks LFC fans need to be a bit more patient and supportive – whether you want Brendan Rodgers to stay or go.
Tiago Ilori loan another sign of Liverpool’s transfer incompetence
Allowing Tiago Ilori to join Aston Villa on loan this summer underlines Liverpool’s inadequacy in the transfer market, writes Jack Lusby.
3-man midfield and Lovren at the back: Brendan Rodgers needs to correct his strange decisions
Brendan Rodgers has been praised for his tactical acumen in the past but got it completely wrong against West Ham on Saturday.
Liverpool’s Busy Transfer Window: Is it another missed opportunity?
After making seven signings and a host of big-name sales, Liverpool are still short of mounting a top-four challenge, writes Jack Lusby.
Defensive decisions and how to cope without Coutinho
Benji Deane takes a look at the decisions facing Brendan Rodgers during this international break – particularly in defence and following Coutinho’s dismissal.
Brendan Rodgers’ tactics set Christian Benteke up for a fall
Aaron Cutler is critical of Brendan Rodgers tactics and in particular his use of Christian Benteke.
Brendan Rodgers: “There is a long way to go yet”
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits his side have some work to do when they return from international duty.
Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool “have to be better” after West Ham defeat
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits his side have some work to do when they return from international duty.
Dejan Lovren facing Liverpool crisis after West Ham horrorshow
After a miserable individual performance in Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to West Ham United, Dejan Lovren is in trouble, writes Thomas Bolton.
Video: Brendan Rodgers – Liverpool defeat was self inflicted
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers bemoaned sloppy goals for his team’s first defeat of the season after three successive clean sheets.
Brendan Rodgers bemoans sloppy goals after 3-0 defeat to West Ham
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers bemoaned sloppy goals for their first defeat of the season after three successive clean sheets.
Brendan Rodgers hails James Milner’s influence at Liverpool
James Milner has had a huge influence on the rest of the squad in the short time since his arrival this summer, says Brendan Rodgers.
Brendan Rodgers: “The hunger has returned” after new arrivals
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes this summer’s signings have given his side a hunger they lost last season.
Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool have worked hard to improve defensive record
Noting his side’s defensive record so far in 2015/16, Brendan Rodgers said that Liverpool have “put in an awful lot of work” to improve.
Brendan Rodgers: “There’s a lot more to come” from Joe Gomez
In praise of 18-year-old stand-in left-back Joe Gomez, Brendan Rodgers said “there’s a lot more to come” from the Englishman at Liverpool.
5 Reasons for Liverpool’s Improved Defence
Having now kept three clean sheets from their opening three games, Jack Lusby explores how Liverpool’s defence have improved in 2015/16.
Video: Brendan Rodgers’ post-Arsenal press conference – “Our performance level is growing”
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers praised his side’s defensive organisation and said the Reds could definitely have had all three points after a 0-0 draw at Arsenal.
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Arsene Wenger and Brendan Rodgers reflect on Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool with both keepers praised
Arsene Wenger praised Petr Cech after his goalkeeper made two vital saves to earn a point at home to Liverpool.
Video: Brendan Rodgers post Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool – “We were outstanding”
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was pleased with his side’s performance in the 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Monday night.
Roberto Firmino “working hard” to achieve aim of start against Arsenal
Liverpool’s £29 million summer attacking signing Roberto Firmino has set his sights on a starting role against Arsenal on Monday night.
Brendan Rodgers: No “compromise” in style of play after Christian Benteke signing
Brendan Rodgers has no plans to abandon his possession-based approach at Liverpool—even if Christian Benteke provides a different dimension.
Video: Brendan Rodgers on the “psychological effect” of Arsenal clash
Speaking ahead of Monday night’s clash with Arsenal, Brendan Rodgers talked top-four hopes, team selection, and summer outgoings.