Suarez allays fears over future

Luis Suarez would be happy to sacrifice personal glory if it meant Liverpool were guaranteed to qualify for the Champions League — but insists his Anfield future is not dependent on a return to Europe’s elite.

The Uruguay striker has earned numerous plaudits for his performances this year and his 24 Premier League goals puts him in line for the Golden Boot with his nearest challenge being team-mate Daniel Sturridge (18).

With Liverpool currently second in the table, six points ahead of fifth-place Tottenham, there is every chance Suarez could achieve both ambitions this season but he would settle for getting the club back into Europe’s premier club competition.