The manager has blooded the likes of Raheem Sterling and Jon Flanagan into the first-team fold and is keen to make a long-standing mark on the development of youth at Anfield
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has outlined his desire to leave a legacy of development at Anfield.
Rodgers has led the club to second in the Premier League table this season, with a brand of exciting attacking football that has seen them score 73 goals in just 28 matches – the highest total in the division.
The Reds are on course for a return to the Champions League after a four-campaign absence and, sitting just four points adrift of leaders Chelsea, are in contention to end their 24-year wait for a 19th title.
Rodgers has shown willingness to blood youngsters, with Raheem Sterling and Jon Flanagan now established members of the side and the manager says this policy is just as key as winning silverware.
“There’s no point in having a youth system and an academy system in place if you’re not going to look from within,” Rodgers told the club’ s official website.
“For me, it’s how I work, it’s also part of my definition of success.
“When I eventually retire from football, I want to be able to look back and see that, not only have I won trophies, but I’ve developed a football club that has brought through their own youth players and individuals and made them better. That is very important in my work.
“Other managers may be different and might just be about purely winning trophies, but for me success isn’t just about picking up the trophy at the end of the season.
“It’s also about the football club, giving value to young players and seeing them develop.”
Rodgers went on to insist Liverpool remain a work in progress, despite the huge strides forward the club has taken this season.
“I’ve been satisfied in terms of the progress we have made but there is still a long way to go in terms of where I want to go with the whole project,” he added.
“We’re recognised now as one of the most exciting teams in the country to watch, over the next 18 months we want to eventually be really challenging on the trophy front.”