The former Luton defender started in place of the injured Ben Chilwell and turned in a superb performance for the Foxes.
He was outstanding at the back and he helped the wingers attack with freedom. The likes of Harvey Barnes benefited from his presence and Leicester looked ominous down the left hand side.
Rodgers believes that the summer signing was outstanding on the night.
He said (cited by Leicester Mercury): “JJ was brilliant. For a young player who has been in League Two and League One, he comes here where there are two top full-backs playing in front of him, but he continues to train and work, and when he has been asked to play in the cup games, at West Ham, and then tonight, I thought he was outstanding.