Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler believes Rodgers deserves his chance but has warned next season may be another testing one for the Anfield faithful. "For what Brendan Rodgers has achieved at Swansea, he deserves huge respect," Fowler told paddypower.com. "He's worked under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea so he knows the score and he's worked with top players. "It'd be a massive step-up for Rodgers to manage Liverpool, if he gets the job, as expected now. "The new manager will need to bring in new players again to take Liverpool from a top-eight club to a top-four club. "That's going to be really difficult. It's a massive challenge. "Because the top four are going to bring in new players too and that gulf increases again. "I have to say it, right now the 2012/2013 season looks like it's going to be another difficult one for Liverpool fans." Fowler felt former manager Rafael Benitez would have been the sensible option, even though FSG discounted him very early on in the process, but had concerns over long-time front-runner Wigan boss Roberto Martinez. "Sacking Kenny certainly wasn't everyone's cup of tea. Certainly not mine," Fowler added. "But football is big business. John Henry (Liverpool's principal owner) and the Fenway Sports Group have put a lot of cash into Liverpool so they can do what they want, really. "I like stability at a club. You can't just keep getting rid of players or managers. "How long has Alex Ferguson been at Old Trafford? Nobody gets that chance now. "My old boss, Rafa Benitez, who was an early contender to go back to Anfield, would have learned from his mistakes and could have done a job there again. "That said, I know people who have worked with Roberto Martinez and rate him highly. He's done a fantastic job at Wigan. "But that in itself worried me. Liverpool is a big club with big standards. Wigan is a little club. "What worried me is that, sure, Martinez brought Wigan on a run at the end of the season and they avoided relegation but what about the 30 games before that?" Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina admitted he would have liked to have seen Benitez return. "For many of my colleagues and me, Rafa Benitez would be the ideal candidate," he told Radio Marca. "It is true I'm not objective, it is the coach who most shaped me ... [he] is the best."
If Reina leaves, we can (hopefully) get Vorm instead. Pepe's just come off a poor season. I hope he stays though, I really think Rodgers can do well here but he needs the players to trust and back him first and foremost. If they don't, they can leave. I hope Pepe can get behind Rodgers.
Didn't have a blinding season just like the rest of squad. Hope he'll stay but if he goes; mweh......
He looks like a camp Nazi (allegedly) Look I hope Pepe stays and having a Spanish speaker won't hurt but if he wants away then that's life...I'd have Al Habs as replacement if needed
Notice Gerard and carragher didn't come out in support of benetez. If he wants to go let him but I don't think he will. He is a Liverpool man and I am sure he will be excited y TAhis appointment deep down.
Take not of this. This could be just a small snippet of a interview with Reina. We do not know what question was asked. But they could be spinning his words.
I agree, if the players do something similar to Chelsea and AVB we will be in trouble. I don't expect that though as players like Gerrard and Carra should set anyone straight that this is Liverpool and that it's about the club and not the individual.
