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Liverpool boss Rodgers backs Suarez to fire next season

09 August 2013 - 21:55

<strong>Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has backed disgruntled striker Luis Suarez to get back to his best when the new season kicks off in another week's time.</strong>

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Rodgers admitted that the striker is still training alone and remains upbeat about his impact on the team's fortunes in the upcoming season.<br />

Rodgers once again echoed the sentiments of the club's owner by stating the former Ajax goal scorer is not for sale.&nbsp;<br />

"Luis is training on his own and he understands totally where we're coming from," Rodgers said.<br />

"It's been a difficult period for him but it's my job to protect the group. Once he's back with the spirit he'll rejoin the group.<br />

"We're quite calm. The club is in control of the situation. We've got no inclination to sell and we've been strong on that.<br />

"Luis has fought for his life for Liverpool. There will come a point where he'll recognise the club is not going to sell and the he goes onto the pitch and he'll give 100 per cent.<br />

"He's a world class striker. I've got no question that when he's back he'll have a similar impact [to last season]."

Written by Prateek Sarkar