Brendan Rodgers wants to keep Liverpool's senior stars because the squad needs experience

Brendan Rodgers insisted Liverpool will not endure another summer of wholesale change as he outlined his intention to keep plenty of experience in his squad. Ffor example Steven Gerrard will leave a hole that cannot be easily filled when he joins LA Galaxy at the end of the season and Rodgers admits Liverpool can ill-afford more key departures.  Also, Rodgers insists he wants midfielder Lucas Leiva, who is being targeted by Inter Milan, to stay

 

Players such as Jon Flanagan (22), Kolo Toure (33), Glen Johnson (30) and Brad Jones (32) are all in the final six months of their current deals, while Jordan Henderson (24) and Martin Skrtel (30) are established squad members whose terms expire in 18 months.

 

‘I speak a lot with the players but I have shown in my time here that I’m a coach who will view (what you do) in training. Lucas is a prime example.

 

'Liverpool bought predominantly young players last summer but their interest in, among others, 29-year-old Manchester City midfielder James Milner shows they will broaden their horizons if necessary.

 

‘I think for younger players to show that potential, they are going to need that seniority around them,’ Rodgers added.

 

‘You cannot just rely on young players. Players like Glen Johnson we want to keep. Lucas we want to keep.’

Rodgers insists he wants midfielder Lucas Leiva, who is being targeted by Inter Milan, to stay

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