Brendan Rodgers confident he is the man to lead Liverpool to success under the ownership of Fenway Sports Group

  • Brendan Rodgers is under pressure following FA Cup semi-final defeat 
  • But the Liverpool boss says he will bounce back despite the criticism 
  • Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group maintain Rodgers won't be sacked
  • Jordan Henderson hopes Raheem Sterling commits his future to the Reds

By Dominic King for the Daily Mail

Published: 16:38 EST, 23 April 2015 | Updated: 18:38 EST, 23 April 2015

Brendan Rodgers insists there is nobody better equipped to manage Liverpool under the Fenway Sports Group model than himself.

FSG, Liverpool’s owners, maintain Rodgers’ job is not up for discussion but that has not stopped Jurgen Klopp — who will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the campaign — being mentioned as a possible successor.

However, Rodgers has not been rattled by the intensity of the criticism following a disappointing FA Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa.

Brendan Rodgers insists he is the man to guide Liverpool to success despite a disappointing season

Brendan Rodgers insists he is the man to guide Liverpool to success despite a disappointing season

The Liverpool manager is under pressure following the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Aston Villa last Sunday 

The Liverpool manager is under pressure following the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Aston Villa last Sunday 

But Rodgers has been boosted by the news that Jordan Henderson (left) has committed his future to the club

But Rodgers has been boosted by the news that Jordan Henderson (left) has committed his future to the club

‘After the weekend there is always emotion,’ said Rodgers, who will again be without Daniel Sturridge at West Brom on Saturday. ‘When you lose a big game, this is when you find out you are at a big club because the critics come after you.

‘I will hold myself up against anyone to manage this club and to fit the model of what they (FSG) want.’

Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson hopes Raheem Sterling will follow his lead and commit his future to Liverpool.

‘If I was giving him advice, I would say: ‘‘This is Liverpool’’ — I think this is best place for him,’ he said.

Henderson (left) is 'over the moon' after signing new long-term contract at Anfield worth over £100,000 a week

Henderson (left) is 'over the moon' after signing new long-term contract at Anfield worth over £100,000 a week

The former Sunderland player also hopes Raheem Sterling (pictured) will follow his lead and commit his future

The former Sunderland player also hopes Raheem Sterling (pictured) will follow his lead and commit his future

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