Rodgers wants Liverpool killer instinct

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has called on his side to continue their ruthless streak at home when they play Swansea this weekend.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has urged his players to continue to be ruthless at Anfield ahead of the visit of former club Swansea City on Sunday.

The Reds, who occupy fourth spot, have been imperious at home this season, winning 11 of their 13 Premier League games and scoring 38 goals in the process.

Supporters at Anfield have been treated to thumping 5-1 and 4-0 victories over Arsenal and Everton in their last two home games, and Rodgers does not want there to be any let up as they try to keep pace with leaders Chelsea.

"Our approach is very aggressive," Rodgers said.

"We go into every game, and in particular our home games, looking to own the pitch. It's our home ground. It's our changing rooms, it's our field and it's our supporters. So we have to play like we own it."

Liverpool are expected to recall midfielder Jordan Henderson to their starting line-up after he was rested in the FA Cup fifth round defeat at Arsenal.

Right-back Glen Johnson (knee) is back in the squad, but midfielder Lucas, left-back Jose Enrique (both knee) and centre-back Mamadou Sakho (hamstring) are all still injured.

Meanwhile, Swansea interim manager Garry Monk believes he is ready to square up to Liverpool thanks to a pep talk from Rafael Benitez.

Monk went head-to-head with Benitez in Thursday's Europa League 0-0 draw against Napoli at the Liberty Stadium.

Afterwards, 34-year-old Monk, in his first managerial post, received words of advice from ex-Liverpool boss Benitez, who lifted the 2005 European Cup during his time at Anfield, on how to deal with the job ahead of Sunday's trip to Merseyside.

"He gave me advice on the people you have around you, trust yourself and be your own person because at the end of the day the buck stops with you," Monk said.


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