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Luis Suarez has spoken of his hunger to secure a Champions League place for Liverpool - but says his Anfield future is not dependent on a top-four finish.

Suarez, who penned a long-term contract with Liverpool in December, is more settled than ever on Merseyside.

With 10 games of the Premier League season to go, the Uruguayan is aiming to keep the Reds in the thick of the championship race.

“I’d actually prefer not to win this Golden Boot and for Liverpool to qualify for the Champions League this season,” said Suarez, speaking in an interview in the April edition of FourFourTwo magazine, which is in shops tomorrow (March 5).

“Any player would miss the Champions League. We’ve not been good enough since I’ve been here to qualify, but this could definitely be our year.

“It would be a frustration not to get fourth because we’ve done everything possible and given our maximum to qualify.

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“Everyone says Champions League nights at Anfield are amazing - memories you guard forever. It would be an unforgettable experience and it’s been too long since that happened. I think to finish in the top three, which is still possible, would be incredible with the players we have in the squad.”

Asked whether he would stay with the Reds even if they failed to finish in the top four, Suarez said: “I think so. I signed my new contract because I’m very happy here and I want to stay where I’m enjoying football and life. Playing in the Champions League isn’t dependent on that.”

Suarez feels he is hitting the best form of his Liverpool career, which began in 2011 when he left Ajax in a £22.8m deal.

“This is my best season yet,” said the forward, who netted his 24th goal of the campaign in Saturday’s 3-0 win at Southampton. “I feel in a very good place, physically and mentally. Every day, I feel better in this club. I hope to continue down this path because we want Champions League football for Liverpool and, personally speaking, I want to continue that mentality throughout the World Cup with Uruguay."

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