Suarez loves playing in England, says Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers has denied suggestions that Luis Suarez could be forced out of the Premier League, claiming the controversial Uruguayan striker “loves English football”.

The Liverpool forward was banned for eight games last season for racially abusing Patrice Evra, and has been heavily criticised for diving in the current campaign.

That has led to speculation the likes of Real Madrid could swoop for the 25-year-old, but Rodgers insists Suarez will be at Liverpool for years to come.

"He loves playing in English football," he said. "I speak with Luis regularly and he loves the passion and excitement of the game over here.

"He is a player who's mentally very strong, as you can see from his time here with the amount of stick he's taken.

"It's actually a driver for him. It really motivates him.

"He loves being at Liverpool. He loves the city, he loves the club and he loves the supporters, so I can't see that [Suarez leaving] happening."