Rodgers was speaking following the first leg of the Reds League Cup semi-final.
Brendan Rodgers couldn’t hold back a smug grin when asked about Raheem Sterling’s incredible performance against Chelsea in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg.
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Sterling scored in the second half with a quite brilliant burst of pace, embarrassing the world-class Blues defenders.
And the Reds boss could hardly contain his delight when asked about the England international Sterling, making a point to emphasise the effect his controversial decision to give the winger an extended break over the New Year has had on the 20 year old.
Watch his full reaction below: