Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers defended Lazar Markovic's performance after their Champions League elimination.

A 1-1 draw with Basel saw the Reds dumped out of the competition.

"I thought he looked really bright. He is starting to settle in and grow into our way of working," said Rodgers.

"We talked about being more aggressive in his game, with the ball. I thought he was bright."

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