Downing to assess options in January

Liverpool winger Stewart Downing admits he will consider his options when the transfer window re-opens next month after claiming manager Brendan Rodgers has told him he can leave.

The England international has struggled to find a place in the first team all season and has found himself filling in at left-back on occasions.

Downing has been involved more in recent weeks, starting five of the last six matches in all competitions, but is not happy to play a bit-part role in the future.

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