http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jamie-Carragher-c17728, was all praise for Brendan Rodgers for the way he has utilized the club’s youngsters so far this term.
The English International was of the opinion that the Northern Irishman has boldly handled the injury and transfer window setbacks, and was also impressed by the performance of the younger players.
It has been difficult sailing for Liverpool so far this season. After failing to do good business during the transfer window, the Merseyside outfit suffered a series of dismal results in the league, which pushed them down to the eighteenth spot in the table.
However, Rodgers will take heart from the show his young team put up against West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday.
After going a goal down, the Reds launched a remarkable comeback. A brace from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nuri-Sahin-c28251, which included a goal in the closing stages, sent them through into the fourth round of the League Cup.
What was encouraging for the manager was the fact that the victory was engineered by the club’s young boys, with the likes of Suso, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oussama-Assaidi-c28900, Sahin, Andre Wisdom and Jerome Sinclair all making an appearance.
Although Carragher credited the fledglings for putting up a remarkable show, he feels that Rodgers deserves more credit for their performance.
He pointed out that a lot of clubs in the world have got good players in their respective academies, but it takes real courage from the manager to give them the chance at the top-flight.
“You can have the best kids and academy in the world, and if the manager isn't brave enough to play them, then it doesn't make any difference,” he told the reporters.
“It isn't just the ability they have, it's the character as well. It's not just against West Brom that they've showed that. It was last week as well in the Europa League (against Young Boys). He's giving players a chance and they have to grasp it. So far
they're doing that.”
The 34-year old further said that their win over the Baggies this week was an encouraging sign for them, and was optimistic that they will soon be able to carry their domestic cup form into the league.
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