Gerrard: Suarez return will lift us

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the return of Luis Suarez will help the club in their bid to secure a top-four finish and win some silverware.

The Uruguay international returns from his eight-match suspension in in time for Monday's home Barclays Premier League game against Tottenham. With other matches in the next month against Manchester United and Arsenal, plus the Carling Cup final against Cardiff and an FA Cup fifth-round tie versus Brighton, the timing is perfect.

"Luis can help us achieve what we set out to achieve - finishing top four and reaching two finals," Gerrard told BBC Sport. "I'm sure he will because he's a super player. Luis has shown over the last 12 months that he's one of the best players in the world so we want these players available.

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