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Rogers defended his choice of composition for the match against Real Madrid 

Rogers defended his choice of composition for the match against Real Madrid

8.11.2014

"I'm used to accept any criticism, but is offensive players like Kolo Toure, Adam Lallana and Lucas Leiva to be characterized as reserves, "said Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

The coach of Liverpool bet quite a different composition for the visit of Real Madrid on Tuesday, then fans and media bombarded him with criticism that it has set to his holders for the game at "Santiago Bernabeu".

"I think it's insulting to the staff, who played in the game. The idea was to stay in the match, 60-65 minutes, then Gerrard, Stirling and Koutinyo come off the bench and help us get to the goal. I'm used to accept criticism, but it is not fair for players like Kolo Toure, Adam Lallana and Lucas Leiva to be characterized as reserves, "said Rogers.

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