Liverpool legend John Aldridge says it's crucial the club's owners stand by manager Brendan Rodgers.

Aldridge wrote in the Sunday World: "There's a chance that everything could blow up for him in the next few weeks, with a vital Capital One Cup quarter-final on the horizon and some more tough Premier League games.

"It's not inconceivable that it could get to the point where things get so bad that the club is forced into making a change.

"However, I think Brendan's success in pushing Liverpool so close to the title last season means he deserves to be given the chance to turn it around.

"I know the supporters are losing faith with the coach - who was being hailed by some as a tactical genius when he picked up the Manager of the Year award a few short months ago - but changing everything right now might not provide the quick fix Liverpool clearly need.

"My advice would be to sit tight, even if it's hard to do that at this moment. Give Brendan a few quid to spend in the transfer window next month and hope he does a better job of identifying players than he did last summer."