LIVERPOOL -- Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists he will remain calm under pressure as he prepares to welcome Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge and Joe Allen back from injury.
Rodgers has faced heavy criticism after a mixed start to the season, which has seen the Reds win two of their opening five Premier League games but suffer significant defeats against West Ham and Manchester United.
He is set to receive a triple injury boost, though, ahead of Sunday's home league game against Norwich, led by captain Henderson, who is back in training after travelling to the United States for treatment on a troublesome heel injury.
Striker Sturridge is fit again after hip surgery, while midfielder Allen is over a hamstring problem suffered in preseason.
Asked about the pressure on his position, Rodgers said: "That's the nature of management. It's important to remain calm. I always focus on what I can control. I can't control what is written. I can only control the process of making sure that I get the most out of the players."
Liverpool have scored only three goals in their opening three league games, but were given reason for optimism as a fringe side drew 1-1 at Bordeaux in the Europa League on Thursday.
Rodgers said: "It's about risk taking for us. That wee bit of risk has gone out of our game. But we're getting key players back now, and that will help us."
Asked for an injury update on Henderson and Sturridge, Rodgers said: "Jordan will train today, so we'll see how he comes through that. He's been away and had some work done on his foot, so I hope all will be well with that.
"We'll see over the next the next 48 hours. Daniel has been training with the team now for over a week, so again we'll assess him to see where he's at in relation to the game."
Liverpool should also have Allen available, and Rodgers added: "People don't mention Joe Allen, but players like him are very important as they make us play."