Champions League winner Edgar Davids says he understands why Liverpool are doing their utmost to retain the services of star-striker Luis Suarez.
The Dutch legend and Barnet player-manager is a former team-mate of Suarez, playing alongside the Uruguayan during his second spell at Ajax.
And Davids believes Liverpool are reluctant to part with their number seven simply because of the sheer quality he possesses.
"He is a good football player," said the former Juventus and Barcelona midfielder.
"I think everybody can say that Luis Suarez is a very good player. He s scored so many goals in the Premier League and he is definitely a quality player."
Suarez, who scored 23 Premier League goals for the Reds last season, had expressed a desire to leave Anfield earlier this summer amidst interest from Arsenal.
Liverpool rebuffed the Gunners efforts to land the 26-year-old and recent reports indicate that Suarez has now accepted he will have to remain at the club.
Despite the Merseysiders maintaining the striker will not leave during the current transfer window, speculation persists that Spanish giants Real Madrid could still make a late move for Suarez.
Davids can understand why Liverpool are loath to lose one of their prized assets but believes the impact of Suarez potentially staying at the club remains to be seen.
"Of course (I can understand the club s reluctance to let the player go), he's a player that kept Liverpool going last season" said the star who played for Ajax, Juventus and Barcelona.
"But the season is not even 10 matches old so we don't know how this situation is going to affect the team or the player.
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