Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has praised Rickie Lambert for his performance against Hull City but also said that the English striker is keen to find more playing time.
Since arriving from Southampton this summer, Lambert has failed to break into Rodgers starting eleven, despite the poor form of Mario Balotelli.
The two strikers have scored just one goal this season between them, but Lambert’s impact against Hull City on Saturday was met with heavy praise by his boss, who also went on to add that the England international is keen to play more.
“Rickie was excellent when he came on,” Rodgers told the club’s official website. “It has been difficult for him because he probably wants to play a little bit more.
“But he’s working tirelessly in training and when he gets the opportunities to play, if he shows that composure and quality, the chances will come. He made a real difference for us when he came on.”