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Gerrard praises Suarez after Liverpool clean sweep

Luis Suarez picked up a trio of awards at Liverpool's 2013/14 awards ceremony on Tuesday night.

The Uruguayan striker was named the Liverpool Players' Player of the Year, the Fans' Player of the Year and the scorer of the club's goal of the season in what was a stellar individual campaign.

Suarez has now won five awards this season - adding to the Football Writers' Player of the Year and the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award - which prompted words of display from captain Steven Gerrard.

"Luis seems to be cleaning up at the moment. He's won everything and we are lucky to have such a world-class talent like Luis playing here with us and helping us to great things and be successful," said Gerrard.

"He is out there by a big distance as the best player I have played with and that is no disrespect to anyone else - there has been some top talent for club and country - but this fella can do the lot. He is different to most footballers.

"I don't have to mention his talent, you can see it out there, and he is a fighter who doesn't give up.

"There is some disappointment looming around but if this fella stays around for a few more years I think there will be some really big nights."

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