Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet says he's a stronger player for his time out of the side.

He and Rodgers held a frank meeting in the manager's office ahead of being dropped for defeat at Manchester United, and Mignolet went away to work on his game during his spell on the sidelines.

"We spoke together and cleared up a few things and I think that was a positive discussion," the Belgian said.

"I will not discuss what we spoke about, but it was an honest meeting - why not?

"There is always a reason and discussion why, and I am a guy who always tries to speak and be positive and work hard on my game, and that is what I have done in this period with the goalie coach (John Achterberg) and Jonesy.

"Sometimes you have to make something positive from a negative thing like going out of the team, which I've tried to do.

"It is always difficult at first but I am a 26-year-old goalkeeper and I know what I have to work on, things in your game can still improve.

"You can reflect on your game and look at certain things where maybe, with the busy period we've had, you wouldn't have had the chance, and that is what I have done.

"You learn a lot and you can move on and hopefully we can build on that.

"I don't have to prove anything. The only thing I can do is work hard and do my best and show what I am capable of on the pitch."