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Rodgers on Jordon Ibe
Winger Jordon Ibe was named man of the match for his performance in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Everton on only his second league start.
Rodgers believes the 19-year-old can match Sterling's rapid rise.
"He is a very talented player. If he was a foreign player everyone would be raving about him," the manager said.
"He is an incredible talent for someone so young and he can go into any arena in the world and play now.
"I expect big things from him but there is still a long way to go and a lot to learn but hopefully he could be a big influence for us."
However, Rodgers said Ibe had not received exactly the same treatment as Sterling.
"Each player is different. You can't throw a blanket over them and say he is the same," he said.
"Jordon is at an earlier stage and his pathway has been different - I felt he needed to go out on loan [to Birmingham and Derby] whereas Raheem went straight into the team."
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Winger Jordon Ibe was named man of the match for his performance in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Everton on only his second league start.
Rodgers believes the 19-year-old can match Sterling's rapid rise.
"He is a very talented player. If he was a foreign player everyone would be raving about him," the manager said.
"He is an incredible talent for someone so young and he can go into any arena in the world and play now.
"I expect big things from him but there is still a long way to go and a lot to learn but hopefully he could be a big influence for us."
However, Rodgers said Ibe had not received exactly the same treatment as Sterling.
"Each player is different. You can't throw a blanket over them and say he is the same," he said.
"Jordon is at an earlier stage and his pathway has been different - I felt he needed to go out on loan [to Birmingham and Derby] whereas Raheem went straight into the team."
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31317209
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