Kolo Toure always knew that Liverpool would turn things around after a difficult start to their Premier League campaign and has cited manager Brendan Rodgers as the reason . Despite coming within two points of winning the title last season , the Reds initially struggled this term after losing Luis Suarez and bringing in a raft of new signings - losing four of their opening five league games . However , Liverpool have been the form team of 2015 , winning seven and drawing two of their league games to challenge for a Champions League place while reaching the quarter-finals of the FA Cup . Kolo Toure ( left ) trains ahead of Liverpool 's FA Cup quarter-final clash with Blackburn on Sunday . The defender insists he always knew Brendan Rodgers would come good for Liverpool this season . Toure has hailed 'intelligent ' Rodgers for making Liverpool the Premier League form team of 2015 . Speaking to The Independent , Toure said : I 'm not surprised by the turn around because the manager is great , really intelligent in working out problems . 'He pays attention to every detail , tries different things , pushes players so you do n't get lazy . We had a lot of new players coming in , especially young ones from abroad who had to settle in . ' I moved to England when I was 21 so i know it takes time to fit in , to learn . I knew that eventually it would all come together , and that is what the boss kept telling us as well . ' Liverpool face Blackburn Rovers on Sunday for a chance of boosting their season even further by reaching the FA Cup semi-finals . Toure , who has returned from winning the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast , could become the first player in history to win the FA Cup with three different clubs , having already collected the trophy with Arsenal ( 2003 , 2005 ) and Manchester City ( 2011 ) . Toure could become the first player to win the FA Cup with three clubs , having won it with Arsenal ( above ) and Manchester City previously . The 33-year-old celebrates winning the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast in February . Although the 33-year-old has been used as a substitute in Liverpool 's last two games , he understands that he is not guaranteed playing time at Anfield . 'When you 're with a big team like Liverpool , you ca n't expect to start every game , especially because I was a way with the Ivory Coast for almost a month . 'But I am always ready to contribute whether it is on the pitch or in the dressing room . We have a team that 's hungry for success , with exciting young players that I help guide with experience . The winning mentality is really , really strong . '
Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday . Reds have turned their Anfield season around after a difficult start . Kolo Toure has credited 'intelligent ' manager Brendan Rodgers .