Gerrard feels Champions League football is a must for Suarez

Steven Gerrard says Liverpool need to qualify for the Champions League if they are to stand a chance of keeping Luis Suarez at Anfield, the Daily Mail report.

Suarez starred in the 5-0 demolition of Norwich on Saturday, capping his performance with a goal, to move Brendan Rodgers’ side to within seven points of the Premier League top four after a strong start to 2013.

The 25-year-old Uruguayan striker has offered no hints that he wants to quit Merseyside despite his scintillating form attracting the attention of clubs across Europe – Bayern Munich the latest to be linked – but Reds skipper Gerrard is hopeful the club can give Suarez the opportunity to test himself against the continents elite.

“I know he’s signed recently a long-term contract,” he said . “I know that he’s comfortable and he’s happy here. But I think that’s a  question for Luis to answer. 

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