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Lazar Markovic blasts Brendan Rodgers as he seeks Liverpool return - but club cannot recall him from Fenerbahce loan

'I didn’t have a good relationship with the coach,' Markovic said

Thursday 22 October 2015 10:53 BST

Lazar Markovic (right) in action for Liverpool last season (Getty Images)

Lazar Markovic has hit out at former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, saying that he "did not have a good relationship" with the Northern Irishman.

Rodgers signed Markovic from Benfica for £20m in the summer of 2014, and criticised Rodgers for using him in a number of different positions last season, from left-winger to striker. He only started 11 Premier League games in total last term.

Markovic then left the Reds to join Turkish side Fenerbahce at the start of this season, and despite reports that recently-appointed manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to get the player back at Anfield, the Liverpool Echo have reported that the terms of his loan stipulate that he cannot be recalled this season.

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TOTTENHAM: Hugo Lloris: 6 out of 10

Did not have many saves to make but difficult to criticise. Kicked well and provided a safe pair of hands when called upon.

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Kyle Walker: 6 out of 10

A typically hit and miss display from the full back. Sloppy in possession on occasion but also in key defensive positions on others.

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Toby Alderweireld: 6 out of 10

Coped well under intense pressure when in possession but was unsure of himself when Origi attacked with pace.

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Jan Vertonghen: 6 out of 10

Calm and composed in possession, the Belgian marshalled his back line well and ensured that Spurs were not overrun.

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Danny Rose: 7 out of 10

Had the look of a man determined to cement his place in the side. Excellent delivery into the area and caused Milner plenty of problems.

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Mousa Dembele: 6 out of 10

The absence of Eric Dier was felt yet while Dembele did not look wholly at home in his central role he was not entirely out of his depth.

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Dele Alli: 7 out of 10

Continues to impress. Nothing seems to faze the newly capped England international.

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Erik Lamela: 7 out of 10

Boundless energy was combined with a real grit by the Argentine. He was never shy to get stuck in and embodies Pochettino's high pressing system.

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Christian Eriksen: 7 out of 10

An excellent display, the Dane's vision in the final third is exemplary. Can find Kane's run like no-one else in Tottenham's side.

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Nacer Chadli: N/A

Withdrawn early on through injury.

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Harry Kane: 6 out of 10

Isolated at times, but relished the battle with Liverpool's central defenders. Could have made more of the few sights of goal that he had.

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LIVERPOOL: Simon Mignolet: 6 out of 10

A hit and miss display from the goalkeeper. Careless kicking contrasted with fine reflex saves. If he could iron out such inconsistencies he would be a fine goalkeeper.

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Nathaniel Clyne: 5 out of 10

Struggled to cope with N'Jie's footwork at times but was not entirely overrun by his opposite number. Held his own.

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Martin Skrtel: 6 out of 10

Caught out on a couple of occasions but made sure Kane could not get a foothold in the game. Fought for every ball like it was the last.

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Mamadou Sakho: 7 out of 10

Constantly in the right place a the right time, the Frenchman made a series of crucial blocks. Passed well.

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Alberto Moreno: 5 out of 10

Can neglect his defensive duties when he gets caught up in an attack. Needs to have more composure in his own third.

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Emre Can: 7 out of 10

Very fired up early on, Can relished his midfield role and his high energy pressing will have him endeared him to countryman Klopp.

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Lucas Leiva: 5 out of 10

The Brazilian will struggle to command a place in the side once everyone is fit.

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James Milner: 5 out of 10

In the wars for most of the game, Milner was treated to some rough treatment but also dished out a bit of his own.

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Philippe Coutinho: 6 out of 10

The onus was on the Brazilian to create and he drifted across the front line into some encouraging positions but did not provide the moment of magic that he is commonly associated with.

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Adam Lallana: 6 out of 10

Fortunate that his error did not gift Spurs a goal in the first half. Although guilty of errors in possession he threatened in the final third but could not find a breakthrough.

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Divock Origi: 6 out of 10

The striker was full of running but looked short of confidence. His pace troubled Spurs but his finishing did not. Unfortunate to hit the bar from close range.

“I didn’t have a good relationship with the coach,” Markovic told Portuguese newspaper A Bola. “That was a problem.

“I played in many positions but didn’t play in mine.”

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