Sunday 16 August 2015 07:28, UK
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told everyone in his squad where they stand this season and says he expects some players to leave Anfield before the end of the transfer window.
After an opening day Premier League win at Stoke, there has been speculation over the the futures of some players, with Jose Enrique claiming he, Fabio Borini and Mario Balotelli had been "alienated" by Rodgers.
The future of midfielder Lucas Leiva is also in doubt as he was left out of the squad at the Britannia Stadium, with reports claiming he had fallen out with the manager.
Rodgers was not definitive on names but accepts some will want out if they view their chances as limited for this campaign.
"It is natural at this stage of the season there will be moves for sure for some players," he said. "What is clear is that every player is understanding of exactly where he stands in the squad.
"The spirit is strong but of course it is a difficult situation with the transfer market still being open until the end of the month.
"There is always going to be that speculation but I am sure there will be movement of some of the players that obviously want to play."
However, while he is happy to let some players go, Rodgers insists the likes of Alberto Moreno and Lazar Markovic, brought in last summer for £12m and £20m respectively, still have a part to play this campaign.
"Both players are very talented players," he said. "Maybe for the first time in their footballing careers - especially as they are so young - they are finding themselves not being a regular.
"They know very well, with the conversations we have had, it is a long, tough season and they will be needed and when the opportunity comes you take that and keep yourself in the team.
"There is no player here that hasn't been told that."
Rodgers agreed with West Brom head coach Tony Pulis regarding the duration of the transfer window and said he is not a fan of it extending into the season because of the unsettling nature it can have on players.
The Liverpool manager conducted his business early, with seven signings brought in before the Premier League kicked off.
"There is obviously a sport issue but there is also a moral issue once the season starts - players are unsure where they stand and it is a very difficult time for them," the Northern Irishman added.
"You see everything settle within the squad once the window is shut because people can then focus on their professional life and life with their families as well."
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