Brendan Rodgers has accepted that several members of his first-team squad may need a rest in the weeks to come – as the manager ponders how to help his players both mentally and physically.

Head of academy coaching Rodolfo Borrell described Liverpool's supporters as the best in the world after joining fans in Singapore to watch the match against Aston Villa.

Brendan Rodgers has called on his players to prove that they are a good team by mounting a positive response to the disappointment of a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa.

There is only one stat that really matters in football - the final score. But here at Liverpoolfc.com we know supporters love to delve through the facts and figures after each game, so we're allowing you to do just that with the help of Opta.

Liverpool U18s had to settle for the runners-up place in the inaugural NexLions tournament after losing 2-0 to Sporting Lisbon in Singapore on Sunday.

A group of fans reach Anfield after walking 96 miles in memory of the 96.

Liverpool's academy director Frank McParland believes it is only a matter of time before an Asian player makes it at the club.

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Liverpool's young players will don black armbands during the final of the NexLions Cup in Singapore on Sunday in memory of those who lost their lives in America's worst ever school massacre.

The aim is simple - to get the song to Christmas No.1 in tribute to the 96 fans who died at Hillsborough and the fight for justice which has never ceased since that fateful day in 1989.

Brendan Rodgers insisted he would never ask Luis Suarez to curb his passion following the Uruguayan's booking for dissent in the 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

Brendan Rodgers is confident Raheem Sterling's new contract will soon be resolved.

A minute's applause was held in honour of former Reds captain and manager Phil Taylor – who passed away earlier this month – before the Barclays Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Check out a host of images from Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Singapore in the NexLions Cup.

Brendan Rodgers admitted the wounds of a 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday were self-inflicted.

There is only one stat that really matters in football - the final score. But here at Liverpoolfc.com we know supporters love to delve through the facts and figures after each game, so we're allowing you to do just that with the help of Opta.

View a selection of the best pictures from the Reds' 3-1 defeat against Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League at Anfield on Saturday.

Liverpool's winning streak came to an emphatic end with a 3-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa.

Stewart Downing will fill in at left-back for the injured Jose Enrique when the Reds take on Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League at Anfield on Saturday.

A modified training plan has been designed to maximise the performance of Reds defender Daniel Agger this season, with the Dane described as a 'warrior' by his manager.

Brendan Rodgers has insisted that Liverpool are entitled to have lofty ambitions for the 2012-13 campaign – revealing that he has told his players not to merely aim for fourth place in the Barclays Premier League.

Football clubs across the country will give their support to the Hillsborough charity single this weekend – with 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' set to be played during half-time at many grounds.

Liverpool Academy Director Frank McParland today asked Liverpoolfc.com to issue a special message of thanks to the fans who turned out in force to support the Reds in Singapore on Friday night.

Villa boss Paul Lambert previews his side's trip to Anfield.

They were a symbol of unity between two fierce rivals - jackets decorated with the number 96 worn by both Liverpool and Manchester United players prior to their match at Anfield in September. And now you can bid for one.

Brendan Rodgers has warned of the threat a rejuvenated Aston Villa will pose when they arrive at Anfield on Saturday aiming to prevent Liverpool from making it three wins on the trot in the Barclays Premier League.

Brendan Rodgers discussed a wide range of issues at his pre-match press briefing on Friday afternoon – and LFC TV Online subscribers can hear exactly what the boss said on demand.

The second phase of a unique programme that is helping youngsters from Liverpool receive training and find work has been launched at Anfield.

Brendan Rodgers has revealed Liverpool's medical staff will assess the fitness levels of Jose Enrique on Friday afternoon and again on Saturday morning to see if the Spaniard is able to feature against Aston Villa at Anfield.

Liverpool U18s will face Sporting Lisbon in the final of the inaugural NexLions Cup after beating Singapore 1-0 on Friday in the Jalan Besar Stadium.

Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has delivered his verdict on the three issues dominating the football agenda off the field this week – players diving, incidents involving supporters and UEFA punishments.

Liverpool's young stars will take on either Bradford City or Histon in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.

On Sunday night in Singapore, 17 players will prepare to represent Liverpool FC in the final of the inaugural NexLions Cup but just how much do you know about the youngsters who'll be pulling on the famous red shirt?

Brad Jones was the guest of honour as Liverpool's dedicated disabled supporters staged their annual festive dinner at Anfield.