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LIVERPOOL FC will reward Suso with a new contract following the Spanish youngster’s breakthrough into the first team.

Boss Brendan Rodgers is set to hand the 18-year-old his full Premier League debut against Norwich City at Carrow Road today.

Suso is expected to replace Fabio Borini who is unlikely to recover from an ankle injury in time to face the Canaries.

The talented teenager’s current deal expires next summer and talks over an extension are already underway with Rodgers determined to keep him at Anfield.

Suso made his first team bow against Young Boys last week before impressing again when he came off the bench in the league clash with Manchester United.

He also showcased his qualities in the League Cup tie at West Brom in midweek when he helped set up Nuri Sahin’s winner.

“The contract is something we’re looking at,” confirmed Rodgers.

“Suso makes things happen. He is tactically very good and strong technically with the ball.

“I love that type of player. You saw that when he came on against West Brom for the goal. He took the ball out of a tight space. Talent finds space and he is a real talent.

“He worked the ball well to (Oussama) Assaidi and we got the goal. He knows he still has a lot to learn but he’s a good kid.”

Suso, who was signed by Rafa Benitez from Cadiz in 2010, has forced his way into Rodgers’ plans since taking his place on the pre-season tour of North America.

Liverpool turned down a number of bids for the youngster before the transfer window closed.

“I have noticed a big progression in him since America,” added Rodgers.

“I thought he looked a bit tired when he came over as he had just come out of the Euro Under-19 Championships with Spain. Within a couple of days, he was on a plane and I was demanding him to work hard.

“I have seen a real difference in him in the last couple of months since I brought him up to Melwood. He has got a really good appetite for the game.

“He is on the same page in terms of the tactical idea for the team. If his fight matches his talent then we will have a very good player.

“We had a couple of offers for him to go abroad in the summer but I always said I didn’t want him to go.

“I felt we had a very good young player so let’s keep him here. He was keen to stay as he understood he was going to get a chance here. He’s done very well in this early stage.”

Fellow Academy graduate Andre Wisdom could make his Premier League debut against Norwich today.

With Martin Kelly recuperating after successful surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament injury and Jose Enrique still out, Wisdom is set to be rewarded for his performances against Young Boys and West Brom with a start at right-back.

Rodgers is hoping centre-back Daniel Agger will recover from a bruised knee to take his place alongside Martin Skrtel.

“Daniel will have some discomfort but he is a real warrior and he will play through pain,” he said.

“All the players are really fighting for the group and want to show they are prepared to put their bodies on the line to succeed.

“Football does not give you character, it finds out if you’ve got it. Our players have got character by the bucketload.”