West Bromwich Albion were beaten 1-0 by Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium in their last match.
West Brom were beaten 1-0 by Swansea at the Liberty Stadium, as their struggles for goals continued.
The Baggies were unable to break Swansea down, and Pardew felt that Rodriguez was playing far too deep to influence the contest.
He said: “Jay’s best work was not near enough to the goal.
“He did some good things and Salomon worked as hard as he always does, but we just need to create more moments and to give them ideas of how to lift their game.”
Rodriguez was brought to West Brom last summer from Southampton, and there was an expectation that he could lead the line effectively this term.
However, the 28-year-old has just two Premier League goals to his name, in his first 15 Baggies appearances.
Pardew is still waiting for his first win as West Brom boss, with the Midlands side really struggling for victories.
West Brom are currently in 17th place in the Premier League table, and they are having to look nervously over their shoulders.
West Brom are next in action against Liverpool at Anfield in midweek.
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