'The noise that has been around sadly has been created probably more by his own club supporters.'
The combative centre-half turned down the chance to move to West Ham, however, and opted to fight what appears likely to be a futile battle to win back his place in the side.
‘I know Harry well having worked with him and I find it a real shame if I’m honest,’ Rodgers said. ‘He is a good guy and he is obviously a top-class player. ‘It’s just sad that [abuse] was created for him. But he’s tough. He’s mentally strong. He will prove through the rest of his career that he is a very good player.
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