Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers slammed the performance of midfielder Joe Cole as he saw his side exit the Capital One Cup in the fourth round after suffering a 3-1 home defeat to his former side Swansea.
This was Cole's first start for Liverpool since the 2nd August in the Europa League qualifier away at FC Gomel, where he lasted 23 minutes before injuring his hamstring.
Speaking after the game Rodgers said to reporters, “The club has invested an astronomical amount of money on a talented player and Joe had the opportunity.
“He has been back fit a couple of weeks and his opportunities have been limited but you have to see. I thought it was difficult for him, it was too slow and it wasn’t what I would expect from a team I tried to set up to be dynamic.”
Cole was brought in on a free transfer by Roy Hodgson two years ago but has struggled to have an impact at Anfield which has led to many criticizing the £100,000 a week wages he is being paid.
The 30 year old spent the whole of last season at French side Lille where he impressed but decided to go back to Merseyside in an attempt to resurrect his career there, however after Rodgers' comments yesterday it looks as thought his first team chances are going to become increasingly limited.
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