Liverpool will travel to Stoke City on Boxing Day with no fresh injury concerns, Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.
The Reds will have a fully fit squad to choose from at the Britannia Stadium, barring Fabio Borini who is continuing his rehabilitation from a foot injury.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference at Melwood, Rodgers said: "We're in quite good health. Everyone is fine and working well, so we've got no problems."
Rodgers opted to hand Joe Allen and Raheem Sterling a rest against Fulham on Saturday, with the pair entering the action in the 4-0 win as second-half substitutes.
The manager explained: "I felt it was the right time [to rest Allen]. He's also suffering a little bit in and around his pelvis.
"Add into that he has played twice the amount of games at this stage of the season than he had last year. He's been playing in a lot of the games - sometimes up to three games in a week. Physically, that has been a big demand on him.
"It's my job, along with the staff, our great medical team and sports science team here to assess the moments when we can give them a rest.
"The likes of young Raheem as well, he needed the breather and I think you seen in his little cameo at the weekend, the weight lifted off his shoulders by first and foremost signing his contract. I think that has probably been a great relief for him to get that over and done with.
"He had a breather as well and was really bright - and plus he got his haircut and looks like a proper young man now!"
Author: @James_Carroll84
Tagged:
Brendan Rodgers
, Rodgers
, injuries
, injury
, stoke
Comments
Submit your views in the box below. Alternatively, you can debate these issues with fellow fans on our Message Boards or blog about them on The Kop
The views expressed here are not those of Liverpool Football Club (read more)
You must be over thirteen years of age to post a commment
You must have set a nickname to post a comment.
Click here to set your nickname.
Sorry, comments are closed for this article.
Sorry, new comments are closed for this article.
You must accept the Terms & Conditions before posting a comment
24th Dec 2012 13:53