Suarez: I´ll reward Rodgers with goals

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez insists he is ready to be a lone striker for Brendan Rodgers’ side after the club allowed Andy Carroll to leave.

The 25-year-old striker is determined to impress Rodgers and build upon the one goal he has scored so far this season.

Suarez is hoping Liverpool leave the Stadium of Light, where they play Sunderland on Saturday, with their first win of the season.

The Uruguayan told The Sun: “We certainly need to win this one.

“I have only one league goal so far and it will be difficult if I do not improve.

“Nobody is content with our Premier League results so far. Things have not gone as the coach wanted and we are obliged to react accordingly.

“We didn’t want this situation in the first few weeks but we must win to reduce the gap to our rivals and dedicate a good triumph to our fans.

“There are no nerves in the dressing room – only frustration.”

Commenting on the departure of Carroll, who joined West Ham United on loan, Suarez said: “I was happy playing with Andy but he has gone.

“I think only of playing well, of victories and of winning trophies. My challenge is to keep improving.”

He also confirmed that despite speculation about his own future when the transfer window was open, he is fully committed to Liverpool.

“During this summer there were many rumours about my future,” Suarez said.

“But I never doubted my future with Liverpool. Clubs asked about me, but my objective is to try for more success here.

“We want to make the Champions League and to fight for other honours. I am convinced that if we can win two consecutive matches, everything will change.”