article_snippet.sent: For all the praise that came Brendan Rodgers’ way last season, when Brendan Rodgers masterminded an unexpected and thrilling challenge for the title, Philippe Coutinho must accept criticism.
article_snippet.sent: So, too, do Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners.
article_snippet.sent: Then there are questions about the club’s transfer committee.
article_snippet.sent: Liverpool grates at Anfield how much focus is put on the committee, which comprises Rodgers, chief executive Ian Ayre, Dave Fallows, the head of recruitment, chief scout Barry Hunter, Michael Edwards, the director of technical performance, and FSG investor Mike Gordon.
article_snippet.sent: Brendan Rodgers looks dejected as Liverpool crash out of the FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa .
article_snippet.sent: Brendan Rodgers addresses Brendan Rodgers players during Sunday's game at Wembley Stadium .
article_snippet.sent: If Brendan Rodgers is under pressure, then so are the men recommending players.
article_snippet.sent: the men have dispensed with two managers (Roy Hodgson and Dalglish) and one director of football (Damien Comolli) since taking over in 2010 and will not hesitate to act if the men feel things are going askew.
article_snippet.sent: Liverpool's players, including their captain, were outclassed by Villa at Wembley and deservedly lost .
highlights_snippet.sent: Liverpool's transfer committee under pressure to sign better players .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Brendan Rodgers now also under scrutiny after being exposed in big matches .