Shelvey plays a different position to Spearing though. I think a full year of 30-35 premiership starts would be far more beneficial than maybe 10-15 starts here coupled with the Europa League and a few sub appearances at best
Rodgers has used him in the same position as Spearing though, in the two pre-season games.
And that might indicate that Rodgers is considering Shelvey ahead of Spearing for that position and if Spearing cant get his passing right and very soon he will have missed the boat. He reminds me of Kuyt all full of commitment and energy but lacking in that extra bit of quality that makes all the difference, would love if he can find it but at this stage I have my doubts, I'd have Shelvey ahead of him any day, even though he too needs some refinement also.