Mignolet has point to prove

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet intends to use his axing from the side as a positive experience as he returns looking to prove he has benefited from the break.

Manager Brendan Rodgers said the Belgium international would be sidelined for an “indefinite” period after dropping him for the match at Manchester United a fortnight ago.

However, the 26-year-old earned an unexpected reprieve when Brad Jones was forced off with a thigh injury 15 minutes into the 1-0 win at Burnley on St Stephen’s Day, and Mignolet now looks set for a second chance against Swansea tonight.