text: Brendan Rodgers has come out fighting after suffering Wembley disappointment and insisted he is the right man to lead Liverpool next season. Another trophyless season is nearing an end after losing to Aston Villa but Rodgers said: 'I don't think there is anyone better. That is the reality of how I see it. Three months ago I was a tactical genius. Now I have lost a game and it is not so good. 'I have got a strong relationship with the owners and they understand that this was going to be the process. I haven't taken over a machine that was for 10 years used to winning trophies.' Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has backed himself to improve the club next season . Steven Gerrard (left) trains alongside Jordan Henderson, who signed a new Liverpool contract on Thursday . Adam Lallana (left) was back in training for Liverpool as they prepare to take on West Brom . Henderson (left) shakes hands with captain Gerrard on the day he signed a new Liverpool contract . Liverpool have been putting in the hard yards on the Melwood training pitch in a bid to ensure they hit back from their FA Cup nightmare when they take on West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. Rodgers leads his side to The Hawthorns after watching them wilt on the big stage against Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley last weekend, crashing out of the cup with a 2-1 defeat and a toothless display. The Reds welcome Adam Lallana back to the fold for the game against Tony Pulis' team while Jordan Henderson is set to make his first appearance since signing a new five-year deal at the club. He shook hands with Steven Gerrard at training on Thursday as the changing of the guard at Liverpool draws closer. Henderson is expected to take Gerrard's captain's armband on a permanent basis when the iconic No 8 departs for Los Angeles Galaxy when his contract expires at the end of the season. Liverpool are fifth in the Premier League table, seven points behind Manchester City in fourth but with a game in hand on last year's champions. Jordon Ibe (left) and Joe Allen compete for the ball during Liverpool's training session on Thursday . Philippe Coutinho (right) tries to keep the ball away from Gerrard as they prepare for West Brom . Raheem Sterling puts in a shift as Liverpool aim to hit back from FA Cup defeat by Aston Villa . Striker Mario Balotelli is one of a number of players whose future at Liverpool is in doubt past this season . Champions League qualification remains unlikely and Rodgers is expected to conduct an overhaul of his squad in the summer, with question marks over the futures of players such as Mario Balotelli, Kolo Toure, Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert. Liverpool's recruitment policy has fallen under intense scrutiny following the semi-final defeat to by Villa but Rodgers' position as manager at the club is understood to be secure.
target: Bullish Brendan Rodgers says he is the man to take Liverpool forward .
  His time at the club is under scrutiny after FA Cup semi-final defeat .
  Liverpool can hit back with victory at West Brom on Saturday .
  Jordan Henderson 'over the moon' after signing new  Liverpool contract .
  Man United and Liverpool target Memphis Depay holds talks with PSG .