Martin was criticised for taking his players wild swimming and hill strolling at Loch Lomond after their newest loss, a 2 -0 defeat by Hearts at Ibrox last Saturday.
However Rodgers responded to: “It’s timing. At another time, if Russell does that and they won a few video games, everybody would be saying ‘what an excellent concept’.
“We had a team-building workout throughout the week with the players and the partners and it was actually great.
“I see the examination that gets on Russell and whatever occurs for him, he will be better for it. He will be more powerful for it.”
Rodgers sees similarities in between Martin’s circumstance and his very own younger days.
The Northern Irishman organized Liverpool in 2012 at 39 – the same age Martin is currently – and can relate to the placement he finds himself in.
“Unless you’ve remained in the footwear of a manager or a train, do you really, actually comprehend what that person’s gone through? And if you have been in that placement, you need to appreciate extra.
“He’s a great male. When he played, he had a fantastic profession constructed about will and need and had a really great job when he entered monitoring.
“He’s done well with the clubs that he’s been at and has now handled a chance up right here to attempt and transform Rangers. So, offer him time to breathe.”