Martin was criticised for taking his gamers wild swimming and hill strolling at Loch Lomond after their newest loss, a 2-0 defeat by Hearts at Ibrox final Saturday .

However Rodgers countered: “It is timing. At one other time, if Russell does that and so they received just a few video games, everybody could be saying ‘what an important concept’.

“We had a team-building train through the week with the gamers and the companions and it was very nice.

“I see the scrutiny that is on Russell and no matter occurs for him, he will likely be higher for it. He will likely be stronger for it.”

Rodgers sees similarities between Martin’s scenario and his personal youthful days.

The Northern Irishman took cost of Liverpool in 2012 at 39 – the identical age Martin is now – and might establish with the place he finds himself in.

“Except you have been within the sneakers of a supervisor or a coach, do you actually, actually perceive what that individual’s gone by way of? And when you’ve got been in that place, you must respect extra.

“He is a very good man. When he performed, he had a incredible profession constructed round will and need and had a very good profession when he stepped into administration.

“He is performed effectively with the golf equipment that he is been at and has now taken on a chance up right here to try to rework Rangers. So, give him time to breathe.”