Liverpool striker Danny Ings has said that the Reds need to go on a winning run to relieve some pressure on under-fire manager Brendan Rodgers.

The Reds faithful seems to be losing patience with Rodgers following his side's poor run of form and various media sources have suggested that time at Anfield is running out for him.

Ings, who has scored two goals in his last two games for the Merseysiders, says it is vital that the playing group step up and ease the tension on their boss.

"The manager has been exactly the same from when I first came in," he said.

"We've gone through a sticky patch as a team but it is just important for us now to start winning games and go on a run for him.

"As players you just approach every game the same as before all this. It is about us as a team winning games, and that is all we can do for the manager.

"It is important that we get wins under our belt for him and for us so we can move forward.

"All you need to look at is the chances we are creating. You can just sense there is a big result around the corner

"I can certainly feel it playing in the side and I am sure the lads feel the same as well. I think things are going to turn for us now."

Liverpool will play Aston Villa at home in their next Premier League game at home on Saturday.