The Italian forward fractured his foot while on international duty in October, leaving Liverpool reliant on Luis suarez to provide the majority of the goals for the last three months.
Borini may now have slipped down the pecking order since the arrival of Daniel Sturridge, but the manager believes he can still play a vital role in the second half of the season.
“Other clubs have the depth to bring people off the bench and make an impact," said Rodgers.
“We have been unable to do that in the opening months of the season, which gives incredible credit to the players who have kept us going until now.”
“We have Daniel here now and will have Fabio fit soon and that will give us that spark.”
“Hopefully over the years Fabio can develop into a top performer which I think he can be.”