LIVERPOOL boss Brendan Rodgers has commended defender Martin Skrtel’s attitude after what has been a very challenging time for him.
Skrtel has been demoted to the bench since January, when veteran Jamie Carragher made his return to the team against Norwich, and the Slovakian has since only started three games for the club.
However, despite Skrtel’s lack of first team action in these recent months, Rodgers told The Liverpool Echo:
“It has been difficult for him and I’ve acknowledged and recognised that, the great professional he is means his focus has been outstanding and he’s trained very, very hard every day and has been there when he’s been required.
“We made the change a few months back and I think Carragher has arguably been one of the best defenders in the league and Daniel Agger has been fresh and played very well. It has been unfortunate for Martin but he has been a loyal member of the squad and is still very much part of my plans here.
“He’s happy here, he’s not in any rush to leave but players want to play. I haven’t had any concerns with Martin at all; his attitude has been first class. It is important they know where they stand and he knows where they stand.
“He is very much a part of what we are trying to do here.”
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