Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has claimed that he has noticed a big improvement in the form of Victor Moses after holding crunch talks with the winger.

The Nigerian has so far failed to settle at Anfield following his loan move from Chelsea, but the Reds boss has dismissed suggestions of a return to Stamford Bridge.

"There will be no cancelling the loan," the Liverpool Echo quotes him as saying.

"Victor and I have spoken a couple of times this week and I explained my reasons for taking him off [at half time in the 2-0 win against Oldham Athletic]. He has been excellent since then. I have seen a real marked difference in terms of his performance.

"I've been pleased with his response. He has made it very clear he loves it here – despite one or two stories I've heard. I know the player and he wants to show he can help the team. He wants to show he can play games."

Rodgers's Reds travel to Stoke City on Sunday.