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Liverpool FC manager Brendan Rodgers insists he is satisfied with how the situation with Luis Suarez has been resolved.

The Uruguay international returned to training with the first-team on Friday having been exiled for more than a week after criticising the Reds boss, who said his attitude and performances had not been up to standard.

Suarez claimed the club had reneged on a deal agreed last summer to allow him to leave if a Champions League club came in for him, with Arsenal having had two bids for him rejected.

“I am satisfied with how everything has been resolved and we as a club are looking to the future,” said Rodgers, who refused to confirm whether the player had apologised as he said he would have to in order to be reintegrated.

“There is nothing to be said there.

“I won’t be saying anything on Luis Suarez and that is only purely out of respect for the (other) players.”

In pictures: LFC 1 Stoke 0

Suarez is still suspended for a further five matches for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic in April, but he was at Anfield to see his side win 1-0 against Stoke (click here for match report).

His pre-match walk around the pitch’s perimeter brought muted applause and not the rapturous welcome he had received when he played in Steven Gerrard’s testimonial a fortnight ago at Anfield.

“He is a part of our team and club and the supporters are a class act here,” said Rodgers.

Rodgers had earlier described Suarez as ``back...smiling and happy'' in his pre-match interview with BT Sport.

Suarez went public with his grievances last week after a second bid of £40,000,001 by Arsenal, which they thought should have triggered his departure, was rejected by the Merseysiders.

Liverpool have always maintained there was no release clause as such, only a requirement to notify the player and begin negotiations should they wish.

Suarez seemed much happier before Saturday’s game however, carrying daughter Delfina around the edge of the pitch to a ripple of applause from the smattering of fans assembled inside the ground an hour before kick-off.

He even stopped to shake hands with former referee Mark Halsey at pitchside before disappearing down the tunnel, emerging less than 10 minutes later to make the walk back to the executive boxes in the Centenary Stand on the opposite side of the ground.

A small group of Stoke bans booed as he walked past them but there was more applause and the odd cheer.

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Rodgers paid tribute to Simon Mignolet after the goalkeeper saved a late penalty to secure the win.

Daniel Sturridge scored the only goal shortly before half-time but after missing a number of chances they were indebted to their £9million summer signing from Sunderland for saving Jonathan Walters’ 87th-minute spot-kick.

Mignolet’s signing was questioned by many, mainly because it hastened the exit of established first choice Jose Reina who left on loan to Napoli soon after, but he has certainly begun well in his bid to win over the doubters.

“It was a terrific performance all-round but of course the goalkeeper gets the plaudits when he saves a penalty at the end,” said Rodgers.

“He made three terrific saves in the game. He made one in the first half from Walters but obviously when you don’t take your chances - and we created numerous chances - and you get a penalty against you at the end you have that sinking feeling.

“But he had done his homework, he made a good first save and his second action to get up and make the double save (from substitute Kenwyne Jones) was impressive.

“From that (save) you also saw the spirit in the team and what we are trying to cultivate here.”

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Rodgers gave credit to his whole side, who secured a first win at Anfield on the opening day of the season since 2001, for their performance.

“I’m delighted for the players. The work they have put in over pre-season - and the focus and concentration amid everything that was thrown at the club meant I was delighted when they came out and played like that, creating so many chances and getting the win.

“It is the first three points and hopefully there will be many more.”

Sturridge is currently filling the gap left by Suarez’s continuing suspension and kicked off his season in perfect style after a difficult summer rehabilitating from an ankle injury.

“Considering he has only been back just over two weeks from his injury it was a great credit to him,” added the Reds boss.

“I’d made a note just before he scored to make more shots because our combination play was great but it was a good move, showed good patience, and he has a wand of a left foot and it was a terrific finish and he’s disappointed he has not got a few more.”