Steven Gerrard: "Luis Suarez engineered a move out of Liverpool"

Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has revealed he knew Luis Suarez would not return to the club after the biting incident with Giorgio Chiellini in the World Cup came to light.

“I thought he was going to stay, I thought we’d have got another year out of him,” said Gerrard in an interview with Sky Sports’ pundit and former teammate Jamie Carragher.

“I was actually already on the floor when I saw the bite because we knew we were going out. It was a double blow, knowing you’re going out of the World Cup and knowing you’re going to lose your best player.

“I knew there was no way back for him then and I knew he was going to engineer a way out.”

Suarez was given a 4 month ban and subsequently moved to Spanish giants Barcelona in a £75 million after leading the charge for Liverpool’s title challenge.

The 34-year-old also discussed about new signing Mario Balotelli.

“It’s an interesting one because he’s got a point to prove,” he Gerrard.

“Similar to Sturridge, people are waiting to see whether he’ll take to Liverpool, whether Liverpool is going to be the right place for him.

“He’s certainly got the talent and ability. I’ve trained with him two or three times and he’s got a great touch, he’s quick, he’s got the movement – he’s got everything in the bag.

“We’ll have to wait and see if he behaves himself and performs – that’s what everyone is waiting for and I’m no different.”

You can watch the video of the interview below. The Suarez discussion starts at 1:45