Liverpool - Liverpool give a a signal to keep entrusted to the main goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. Team manager Brendan Rodgers optimistic Belgian international goalkeeper was able to give a his best performances in the remaining matches this season.
The future of Mignolet had speculated. It was after a few names top goalkeeper associated with The Reds. Among them, Petr Cech and Guillermo Ochoa.
At the same time, Rodgers instead save MIignolet as a backup goalkeeper in three games, including when The Reds face Manchester United. He considered less okay after Liverpool draw with Basel 1-1 at Anfield. The draw result also sent Liverpool into the Europa League.
Over on the bench, a position he replaced veteran goalkeeper Brad Jones. After that, Mignolet regained its position as the main goalkeeper. In the last eight games, Mignolet re-installed as the main option.
The result is not so bad although there are also special. In the eight games, Liverpool have lost only one time.
Rodgers insisted the decision was not at all related to the plan to sell off the player. He even give a space to the goalkeeper for a little relaxation for the sake of boosting performance.
"I think Simon can take advantage of moments of absence. I think he can show himself as a different goalkeeper," Rodgers said as quoted by Sports Mole.
"It's hard yes because when we had to perform and practice constantly, there is no time to reflect on their own performance."
"Sure, at this present moment, when we decided to rest players in order to rest or to develop themselves, the public will judge if he was parked. Though not always so," said the 42-year-old manager.
Moreover, Liverpool still can not ride fourth Premier League standings board. Until now they are still stuck in eighth place. Thus, give a the goalkeeper which particular treatment is considered as an appropriate decision.
"Simon was a quick break to take a step back, to analyze the appearance, let him know in which areas could be more developed, and clear the contents of her head. Also can know the exact moment when the right opportunity arises for the maximum again," said Rodgers.
Closest exam will be acted Liverpool against West Ham United on Saturday (31/01/2015) at Anfield.
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