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Brendan Rodgers has saluted his Liverpool FC players for refusing to allow the uncertainty over Luis Suarez’s future to hamper their pre-season preparations.

The Uruguay striker has dominated the agenda throughout the summer with the Reds having rejected two bids from Arsenal following his admission he wants to quit Anfield.

However, despite the ongoing speculation, Liverpool have won all four friendlies so far without conceding a goal.

Rodgers believes that speaks volumes not only about the unity in his squad but also the attitude Suarez has shown since he returned to club duty 10 days ago.

“It could have unsettled them but it hasn’t,” Rodgers told the ECHO.

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“It’s two fold really. Firstly, it says a lot about their professionalism. The environment that we’re creating is that the star will always be the team.

“We want to have top players here. But if for whatever reason we don’t, we will always know we can rely on the team and each other.

“Secondly, it’s also testament to Luis. He hasn’t been moping about.

“It’s obviously difficult when you come back after a break, but he has settled in and has been working well.

“The harmony in the group is very good.

“The spirit is strong. Right across the club there is a one club mentality.

“If we can keep it that way we can have a great season.”

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Having admitted that ‘every player has his price’, Rodgers can offer no guarantees that Suarez will still be at Anfield when the transfer window shuts. A shortlist of potential replacements has been drawn up.

But in the absence of any bid in excess of £50million, Suarez will be staying put and the manager insists the 30-goal top scorer accepts that.

“It’s a story that can keep running but for me there is no new news,” he added. “Luis is happy. He totally understands the club’s point of view.

“He’s in a difficult position in terms of not being able to play because of his suspension. He will sit out the first six games and he will miss playing football.

“But he’s working hard and remains part of the group. He needs to get up to speed and we will continue to work to get all the players ready for the first game of the season.”

After a short recovery period following their tour of the Far East and Australia, the Reds return to Melwood today to begin their preparations for Steven Gerrard’s testimonial against Olympiacos at Anfield on Saturday.