Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is wary of burnout fears for Raheem Sterling.

Rodgers opted to use Sterling off the bench in the recent 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa and is knows that the Reds' brightest prospect could suffer from fatigue if overplayed.

"We certainly have to be aware of it," Rodgers said. "It's easy just to turn around and say 'he is 19 and can play every day of the week'. But it doesn't work like that.

"There will be periods when they need to rest. And, of course, when you give them the rest because you are planning ahead, you get accused of picking the wrong team.

"He is a big talent. The key is to try and nurture it, while also understanding the best players want to play in the games. And he will certainly have enough games this season."