Rodgers: I'll look at youngsters
Brendan Rodgers is using the international break to cast an eye on the next generation of Liverpool players - and he hopes inviting them to train alongside Jamie Carragher for a few days will help them take strides towards the first team.
The boss has arranged for youngsters from the Academy to join his four senior stars at Melwood throughout this week and the start of next.
And he told Liverpoolfc.com: "There are only four players left here, but there is always a positive angle from it and it gives me a really good chance to look at our young players.
"I've tried to get around the youth team players, the reserve team players, and look at the level we have.
"First and foremost it's a chance for me to see the players working and see their improvements, and try to help and guide them.
"They are trying to make steps up towards the first team and this gives them an opportunity to learn, and not just from the coaches.
"They come up here and train with Jamie Carragher, a guy who is in his 18th year as a professional. The biggest thing they will get from the session is the attitude of Jamie Carragher - absolutely incredible.
"Young players at 18 or 19, to see a guy who has been doing this work nearly as long as they've been alive, and showing the same enthusiasm and commitment to want to learn and improve, is great for them."