Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is adamant Joe Cole will come good.
The former Chelsea star snubbed offers from the likes of Tottenham and Manchester United to join Liverpool as a free agent after the World Cup, but he has struggled to impress.
But Hodgson said: "Joe Cole is a magnificent professional and another one who would have wished for a better start to his Liverpool career.
"Joe really wanted to come here. He thought hard and long before choosing Liverpool - he had other options and could have taken an easier option and stayed in London.
"But he moved to the north west to a top club - a difficult club to impress at - because he really wanted to do it, and I think he will. Maybe he will just need that little bit of time.
"I certainly haven't lost faith in him and I can only hope the fans have not lost faith in him and will give him plenty more chances."
