Rodgers backs Suarez to shine at Bridge

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has backed Luis Suarez to continue inspiring his team as the striker faces predecessor and former Anfield hero Fernando Torres this weekend.

Suarez, signed as Torres left for Chelsea in January 2011, has been the Reds’ driving force this season, scoring seven of their 13 goals in a largely frustrating start in the Barclays Premier League.

Suarez does have his detractors but, after scoring a superb equaliser in last Sunday’s draw against Newcastle, has received plenty of plaudits this week with Rodgers himself describing the 25-year-old as “unplayable”.