Raheem Sterling’s supposed falling out with manager Brendan Rodgers is apparently nonsense, according to the man himself.
Many media outlets reported that Manchester City’s new recruit left Anfield due to a broken relationship with the Liverpool boss.
However, Rodgers quashed those rumours when he addressed a media contingent in Brisbane ahead of their pre-season tour match against Brisbane Roar tomorrow.
“I said it the other night, there were lots of reports about he and I not speaking and falling out, and nothing could be further from the truth,” Rodgers said.
“This is a kid I put into the team at 17-years of age – a wonderful talent. From that point, he and I worked very, very closely. There are obviously stories and things that went about which were unfortunate towards the end, and I was probably one of a number of reasons why he was supposedly wanting to go.”
Rodgers also explained that himself and young English star were still on talking terms, following his sensationalised departure from the club.
“We were on text yesterday, so communication is fine and we had a long chat about his journey before we left on Sunday in the office because I thought by the time we came back, he’d probably be gone.”
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The Liverpool boss praised the club and the supporters, who had given Sterling every chance to succeed. The focus was clearly now on the future, and moving on quickly from an elongated transfer saga.
“We can hold our heads up high at Liverpool knowing we put absolutely everything into him and his development,” Rodgers said.
“The supporters gave him all the support and nurtured him through. He decided to move on and, for now, he’s a Manchester City player and for us now it’s about focusing on the players we have.”
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