Brendan Rodgers has penned his programme notes for this afternoon’s fixture with West Ham United – and fans can read an exclusive excerpt online for free now.

This season, Liverpoolfc.com is publishing extracts on the day of each fixture to give fans an insight into the manager's pre-match thoughts.

Ahead of the Hammers’ visit, the boss says his team's start has been pleasing but the season will only get tougher after the international break.

Rodgers writes: “Not conceding a goal is the consequence of the hard work that is being done during the week and it has given us a firm foundation to build on.

“Of course, there is still much improvement to come and we know, collectively, we need to keep learning and improving day by day to keep pace at the top of the table and achieve what we are looking to this campaign…

“The first month of the season has seen us play the fewest number of games, in terms of fixture congestion. When we return from the international break we have the Europa League and a domestic cup tournament as well.

“Every member of our squad will have to be ready to contribute and if Monday night is a sign of how hungry and ready that our players are, then it certainly bodes well…”

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