Liverpool legend Ian Rush says manager Brendan Rodgers deserves more time to turn things around.

Rodgers saw his side record a much-needed win against Aston Villa on Saturday, after going six games without a victory over 90 minutes.

"He needs a bit of time and to get everyone back fit," Rush told Sky Sports. "Every manager is under pressure when they're not winning.

"When you manage a big club and are not winning games that's what happens. Just get on with it and let's see what we can do.

"Even though we'd like to have done better than where we are, we're five points from the top. Every manager [at big clubs] is in the same position, not just Brendan."