Brendan Rodgers was praiseful of Andy Carroll as he believes the striker is hitting form and confidence at last following his move
“I thought Liverpool were excellent in midweek and Andy Carroll was really impressive,” said Rodgers in today's Wales on Sunday.
“It shows it’s a totally different pressure when you play for a big club like Liverpool. You are expected to win every single game and it was new for him.
“The adaptation takes time and forget about the football, it was a life change.
“He was bought for the long term. He didn’t put the price tag on his head. He’s a young kid who I have seen come through the England ranks. It was always going to take time.
“But we are starting to see the first real performances that you think he can go on and become a really fantastic player for Liverpool.
“He looked lean, mobile and great in his physicality the other night and his touch was good.
“He got a boost from his cameo in the FA Cup final and he’ll be coming here to do well.
“I don’t think Kenny’s been a failure. He’s got them to two cup finals, winning one and going close in the other one.
“Liverpool is an incredible club with history of winning leagues and European Cups, but the reality is they are trying to build back towards that.
“The Liverpool supporters and public probably see no better man to do it. He’s had a history of success at the club, both as a player and manager. He has the ultimate respect.
“He has a brilliant coach in Steve Clarke, who I know well and speak regularly to so he has a strong team behind him. It just takes time.”
