They were relentless! Rodgers praises Liverpool squad for bouncing back after Europe exitBRENDAN RODGERS has praised his Liverpool squad for bouncing back after their Europa League exit by defeating Manchester City 2-1. By Izzy Horsefield 14:30, Sun, Mar 1, 2015 | UPDATED: 22:53, Sun, Mar 1, 2015 Link copied Bookmark ACTIONBrendan Rodgers has hailed Liverpool's recovery from their Europa League heartbreakLiverpool lost to Besiktas on penalties on Thursday but recovered to defeat City a matter of days later. I have to take my hat off to playersBrendan RodgersTwo stunning curling efforts from Jordan Henderson and Philippe Coutinho ensured victory for the home side. "I have to take my hat off to players," said Rodgers. "To get back at half four in the early hours of Friday morning – by the time they got to bed it was six, and they had to sleep all of Friday. "We then did some light work yesterday, but to come out and play like they did, they were relentless." Related articles Liverpool 2 - Manchester City 1: Coutinho winner sees City hand Chelsea title race boost Adam Lallana: Liverpool can win trophies with MAGICIANS like Philippe Coutinho Jordan Henderson hails Liverpool character after Man City victory SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy