Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed his excitement at the return of striker Fabio Borini from injury.

The former Roma starlet has been out of action for the past three months due to suffering from a broken foot, but is now fit and ready to battle for a place in the starting lineup with Luis Suarez and new signing Daniel Sturridge.

Rodgers is adamant that Borini can add spark to the Reds' attack, and that he now has options available to him.

"Other clubs have the depth to bring people off the bench and make an impact," said Rodgers.

"We have been unable to do that in the opening months of the season, which gives incredible credit to the players who have kept us going until now.

"We have Daniel here now and will have Fabio fit soon and that will give us that spark. Hopefully over the years Fabio can develop into a top performer which I think he can be."

Liverpool travel to Manchester United on Sunday.