http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Stewart-Downing-c34221 and Jose Enrique to show more motivation and commitment, if they want to involve themselves in his future plans.
The duo, signed by the Reds last summer, has failed to make an impression so far at Anfield.
Downing, who has scored just three goals in his 55 appearances for the Merseyside outfit, has just represented his team thrice in the league so far this term.
Enrique, on the other hand, has also undergone a similar start, and is also currently running in the risk of losing out his first-team spot.
Having shown a lot of patience with the duo lately, the Northern Irishman has finally laid down the verdict for them.
The former Swansea manager has warned both the players that they need to show significant improvement if they are to play an active role in the team. Otherwise, he does not need to wait till January in order to decide their fate.
“I don't waste my time waiting until January to tell both players what I know now,” he told the reporters.
“They know in relation to the demands of what we want and certainly what it is going to take for us to succeed and for them to fit into the dynamics of the group.”
Rodgers also hit out at the duo for their lack of motivation and hunger. He put forward the examples of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jamie-Carragher-c17728, praising their exceptional fitness and unwavering commitment of giving it their all every time they step on to the
field.
“Look at Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher. You see these guys come in at the right time, eating the right foods, their weight is immaculate. It is a way of life and if you prepare yourself right and are prepared to work hard that gives you confidence,”
he added.
Liverpool signed downing from Aston Villa for a whooping 20 million pounds transfer fee. He is the club’s fourth highest expensive player in the all time list.
On the other hand, Enrique arrived at Anfield from Newcastle United for a 7 million pounds fee.
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