Brendan Rodgers: We will try and improve our midfield mobility

Luis Suarez staying according to Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers did not dismiss suggestions that his midfield lacked mobility, after the midfielders, Jordan Henderson and in particular Steven Gerrard and Lucas struggled against Arsenal. Rodgers stated to Sky Sports;

“In fairness to Steven and Lucas, they worked very hard. Steven picked up an injury (to his hip) and struggled in that part of the game because of that.

“There’s no doubt in the modern game you have to have that mobility in midfield but you also need the balance.

“You also need players who are technically good, can play and can participate in the game tactically and of course the modern game gets quicker every year.

“That is an area you need mobility in and for us, going forward, it is something, as with every area, we will try to improve.”

Brendan Rodgers also announced that Luis Suárez is feeling settled on Merseyside again, despite continued rumours linking how with a move away from the club.

Suárez was the subject of a £40m bid from Arsenal during the summer and the controversial forward was keen to push the move ahead, creating a media circus around the club by publicly requesting to leave Anfield. However, Rodgers believes that a good start to the season and the prospect of playing Champions League football for Liverpool next season has seen a change of heart from the Uruguayan.

“I haven’t been given anything to the contrary,” he said. “Looking and speaking to him Luis is as happy as he has ever been.

“He recognises we have a real genuine chance this year of breaking in there (the top four) this year.

“Last year was about transition and the second season was about improvement and he has seen that.

“He had a difficult summer but he has come back and he is more mature and his performance level has been really high.

“He sees a genuine chance for us to make that (top four). He is happy here.

“From a club perspective, we made a stance last summer, not only for Luis but for every player.”

Rodgers went on to insist that even if Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League, the club will have the final say on who is allowed to leave and who isn’t.

“If we think it is time to sell a player, we will. If not we won’t.”

Suárez himself has been in admirable form since his return from suspension and fans have warmed to the striker’s commitment to the cause despite his desire to leave.

Luis Suárez has scored 6 goals from 22 shots in just 5 games since returning from his ban.