Fabio Borini scores for Liverpool against Shamrock Rovers just 48 hours after returning from Sunderland loan spell

Fabio Borini made an instant impact on his return to Liverpool, scoring his side's second goal against Shamrock Rovers just three days after playing his last game for Sunderland.



The Italian was included in Brendan Rodgers' squad for the end-of-season friendly only 48 hours after returning from his season-long loan with the Black Cats.

The former Chelsea youngster, who was thrust straight into the Reds' starting XI, didn't disappoint as he coolly converted Jordan Ibe's pass to put his side 2-0 up after Iago Aspas' opener.



Impact: Liverpool striker Fabio Borini celebrates his goal against Shamrock Rovers Tussle: Borini battles for the ball with Shamrock Rovers duo Luke Byrne (left) and Ryan Brennan (right)

High-flyer:Fabio Borini has returned to Liverpool after a successful loan spell at Sunderland

Making a point: Borini scored seven Premier League goals during his season-long stay on Wearside

Struggle: Borini failed to make an impact at Anfield during his first season

Borini, who also narrowly missed a diving header during the first half, was taken off for youngster Jack Dunn after 78 minutes as Liverpool secured a comfortable 4-0 win.



The 23-year-old scored seven Premier League goals for Gus Poyet's side last season and was key to their relegation escape-act.

Signed by Rodgers for £10.5million from Roma in the summer of 2012, he failed to make an impact during his first campaign at Anfield and was loaned to Sunderland last September.



Borini could become part of the Reds' first-team set-up next term if he impresses during pre-season.





