Last season, Suarez was often part of a three man attack in which he was the only element remotely likely to provide a goal. Dempsey, with his prowess in that area, aligned with Fabio Borini who can also provide goals, should take the pressure off the South American, and perhaps even allow him to flourish.

If Rodgers does solve that problem, then Liverpool will be a different team, and if he can add more intelligence to his midfield and flanks (via the full backs), then he can improve on last season, and perhaps even give his side an outside shot at a Champions' League place.

Let's be honest though, that's all it will be - an outside shot, because top six is the more realistic aim. It is so hard for fans to take, but at the moment, the job is all about the process of cutting out the dead wood and replacing it with stronger timbers.

The reality of modern day football with massive long-term deals is that it often takes the length of those contracts to transform a club under a new manager, because it takes that long to get the well paid players out.

Which all means it could be two to three years before we see a real Rodgers team aiming for the top. It would be nice to think he will be given that time - by owners and fans - to at least have a shot at that.