Former Liverpool star Luis Suarez has insisted he would have a different career if it were not for Brendan Rodgers.

The newly hired Celtic boss did not enjoy the best of campaigns last term, losing his job at eventually relegated Leicester City.

While Rodgers' stock may not be at its highest point, Suarez is eternally grateful to the Northern Irish manager for their time together at the Reds.

“If it was not for Brendan, I am not sure I would have had the career that I did – he invested so much in me," Suarez told the Daily Record.

“He obviously cares about the team and about playing attractive football – but what people maybe won't know is how much he works one on one with every single player.

“He will sit down with you as often as he needs to and make a plan for areas you need to improve, talk about strengths, look at a weakness in the opposition that you as a player can exploit."