To borrow the words of the Beatles, Sterling and Liverpool should focus on the ethos of “we can work it out”. Sterling’s progress can continue under Rodgers before a later, lucrative move to the likes of Real Madrid. He would not currently get in Real’s starting XI whereas he is learning fast at Anfield. Yet there will be frustration for Sterling that Liverpool have not progressed in the major competitions, that some of the signings are not up to the standards expected of an ambitious club like Liverpool.