Spanish striker lasted just 12 minutes on his return to action following injury.
Sterling has attracted negative attention this week, but Rodgers was pleased with his contribution.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers gives up hopes of finishing in top four after Reds' 4-1 loss
Arsenal effectively ended Liverpool's hopes for a place in the top four after 4-1 mauling.
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has scored five goals from five shots on target in the league.
Daniel Sturridge has been struggling with injuries, while Balotelli, Lambert and Borini have failed to impress.
The club's vice president Mahmut Uslu said the attackers were trying to 'crash the bus and kill the players'.
Alvaro Morata rejected offers from Arsenal and Wolfsburg, despite the two clubs offering more money than Juventus.
Sunderland face Newcastle United in the Premier League clash on Sunday. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.
Louis van Gaal is keen to add a right sided defender to his squad in the summer.
Per Mertesacker is confident that Arsenal will find their rhythm against Liverpool
José Mourinho believes Petr Cech's situation is different at Chelsea because of his service to the club.
José Mourinho believes the club has the power to decide a player's future once a contract is signed.
Borussia Dortmund host Bayern Munich at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. Find out where to watch live in the UK.
Chelsea host Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.
Manchester United are reportedly the front-runners in signing Memphis Depay, ahead of Liverpool and Tottenham.
Louis van Gaal will have to rely on Wayne Rooney to lead the line when Manchester City visit Old Trafford on 12 April.
Francis Coquelin wants the comparisons with Nemanja Matic to die down.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and City are all in the race to sign Liverpool's Raheem Sterling.
Olivier Giroud insists that Wenger's decision to bring in Welbeck and Sanchez helped him get better as a striker
CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke says Borussia Dortmund will not be held to ransom by Mats Hummels
Juan Iturbe is also being hounded by English clubs for a move in the summer according to his agent.
Arsene Wenger believes Alexis Sanchez can bring a game to life.
Manchester United face Aston Villa in a Premier League clash on Saturday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.
Can Liverpool get back into the mix for second place with a win over in-form Gunners? Find out where to watch live in the UK.
Andy Najar wants to sign for Arsenal in spite of interest from Tottenham
Jamie Carragher wants Raheem Sterling to stay at Liverpool and complete his development under Brendan Rodgers.
Robert Pires says going by current form, Gunners should be leading the league table and not Chelsea.
Dutchman admits he cannot replace the midfielder while he is in such a rich vein of form.
Lukaku's new agent claims Belgian would not have joined Everton had he met him earlier.