Brendan Rodgers is adamant Luis Suarez will stay at Liverpool even if they miss out on Europe.
Liverpool are in danger of failing to qualify and they need to finish fifth to guarantee a Europa League place next season.
Rodgers is unconcerned that Suarez will demand to leave if they fall short and says the striker's agent has told him he is happy at Anfield.
"There's no getting away from it, Luis has been brilliant this year, but I haven't seen anything different that would make me feel he wouldn't be here," said the Reds boss.
"I had a great conversation with his agent a couple of weeks ago. He came in and rolled it out that he was so happy here and he was keen over the next couple of years for the club to progress.
"I've made him sort of my architect within the group. Him and I communicate a lot so I get a feeling. It's not like I don't talk to him.
"Is he deserving of that Champions League level? Of course he is, but I would be confident enough that he will be here because he is enjoying his football.
"He's playing well, he's doing really well. Hopefully we continue to keep a great player like that."
Rodgers is delighted with the 25-goal Suarez and claims the Uruguayan star remains as committed to Liverpool as he was last summer when he agreed a long-term deal.
"Luis has been phenomenal, and that's not just the opinion of his manager," he said.
"His desire is to see Liverpool progress and that's why he signed last summer. I don't feel, or see, anything different that would change my mind.
"This is a club that he loves. He is enjoying working this way. If we can keep supporting him and getting the team moving forward, then he seems happy and content."
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