Summer signing Milner was named as the club’s new vice-captain on Friday, and Liverpool boss Rodgers is backing the former Manchester City midfielder to thrive in his new role at Anfield.
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“We always talk about that [scoring more goals], but I’m not really bothered as long as we’re winning games – that’s the main thing”, he continued. He has big character and I felt we needed that in the team.
“He went to Man City and did a great job and when the possibility he was going to be available, obviously you’re surprised but then you’re hoping you can get him to come to your club because he’s the type of player who gives everything”, he said. “That in terms of the captaincy and vice-captaincy can work really well for us”, Rodgers declared.
The England global has forged a reputation as a hardworking team player and his level of experience will be welcomed by rookie captain Jordan Henderson, who replaced Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard at the end of last season.
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“I think [experience] will only help, especially the younger lads”.
“At present, Lucas is the only “No.6” midfield player at the club, but there are doubts as to whether he will play regularly. I’m not sure Emre Can, for all his qualities, has the selflessness and positional discipline to play a holding role”.
“He has done it fantastically well so far”.
Milner and Henderson are expected to start alongside each other this season and they will get the chance to link up on Sunday when the Reds take on Stoke in the Premier League.
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Midfielder Joe Allen (hamstring) has joined striker Daniel Sturridge (hip) and defender Jon Flanagan (knee) on the list of those missing out through injury.
