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English Premier League 2014-15
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Liverpool starting to connect, says Brendan Rodgers

Reds boss says the new players are growing into their positions and sees them gaining momentum to gain points soon for the club

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Injury sidelines Daniel Sturridge for Liverpool's game against Newcastle United at St James' Park. Photo: Reuters

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes his players are finally starting to gel on the pitch ahead of their Premier League clash with Newcastle at St James' Park on Saturday.

The Reds have yet to convince in the early part of the campaign with the addition of several new players after selling Uruguay forward Luis Suarez to Barcelona.

The players who are available are working very, very hard and we're still learning about each other
Brendan Rodgers

Liverpool, who were runners-up to Manchester City last season, are nine points behind leaders Chelsea in seventh place in the table after nine games.

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But Rodgers claims he has seen signs that his side are taking shape and performances will improve as a result.

"The players who are available are working very, very hard and we're still learning about each other," he said.

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"I think that sometimes goes amiss - you get new players in and with not as much preparation time, you're learning about them in games.

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