Suso [Sold to AC Milan]

[Fosterbloke]

Someone else was wearing 31 last week don't think numbers matter at this stage.

They matter to Bob. A lot.

[Cormack74]

I hope we do well in the League and FA cups this season so the likes of Suso will hopefully get plenty of game time.

[Charly]

Someone else was wearing 31 last week don't think numbers matter at this stage.

I was pretty sure it was Suso in that picture, but everyone else said it was Teixeira. Perhaps they like to swap clothes to confuse everyone.

[Reece]

100% that's Teixeira.

[G]

100% that's Teixeira.

[G]

Squad numbers for the new season won't be finalised for a few weeks. There'll be changes so I wouldn't pay attention to any at the moment.

[I, Ravel Morrison]

If Suso can improve his tackling and reading of the game, he could contend for Gerrard's deep lying midfield spot. Think his vision and range of passing suits him better from deep.

[Mostar]

I think he can be better than Coutinho,who himself needs to be more consistent

They are completely different players.

That said, I disagree.

Also Coutinho will be with Liverpool next season. Suso I'm not so sure.

[Chazza]

Liverpool FC have opened talks with Spanish youngster Suso over a new contract.

The 20-year-old attacker returned to Anfield this summer after spending last season on loan at Almeria in his homeland.

Suso has less than a year to run on his current deal but is keen to stay put.

“We are talking with the club already,” Suso revealed.

“Hopefully I will sign a new contract soon. I want to stay here.”

Suso is determined to use pre-season to show Brendan Rodgers just how much he benefited from his loan spell in La Liga.

“I wanted to go on loan because at my age I felt I needed to play every week and feel important to a club,” he added.

“I played nearly every game and helped Almeria stay up. I was lucky enough to play against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but the most important thing is that I learned a lot and became a better player.

“That was vital as now I'm back fighting for places with the best players in the Premier League.

“It's a good challenge for me to prove I can be here and I can play for this team.

“I probably feel most comfortable in a central role behind the striker but I can also play on the right – I just want to play.”

There are similarities between Suso and Philippe Coutinho, and the youngster has been watching the gifted Brazilian closely.

“Coutinho is like a Spanish type player,” he said.

“He reminds me of Spanish players with the qualities he has. He's so good on the ball and has quick feet.

“It's incredible for me to see him train every day and see how he does things.

“Maybe we are similar with the ball but I know I can learn from him.”

Suso, who didn't feature against Olympiacos in Chicago, is hoping to get some game time when the Reds face Manchester City in New York on Wednesday.

“The tour is a really good experience,” he added.

“Every time you come on these trips and see all the people at the stadiums and watching us train every day you realise what a massive club Liverpool is.

“We are getting fitter and we're playing really competitive games.”

Full-back Jon Flanagan sat out the game against Olympiacos due to a minor knee injury and will be assessed ahead of the City game.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-open-talks-over-7523230

[Shaggy]

Good news. Only 20 and so gifted. Way too early to give up on him yet.

[SB]

Good news. Only 20 and so gifted. Way too early to give up on him yet.

I'd love to see him given a fair go this season. We'll have a lot of games so he could play a part for us.

[captainfog]

Good news. Only 20 and so gifted. Way too early to give up on him yet.

Whether it's with us or not, he's going to be great player in 3 or 4 years time.

[Shaggy]

Whether it's with us or not, he's going to be great player in 3 or 4 years time.

Yeah I agree, and I suspect it'll be with another club. He'll do well to make the bench for us in the coming season. Coutinho and Lallana would be ahead of him, even Sterling (in terms of playing in the hole anyway). Instinctively I want to keep him this season but he'd probably benefit a lot more from another loan. Would love to see him make it here.

[Gazzla]

There is a player there in Suso, great talent and great technical ability. Rodgers gives players a chance and isn't afraid to experiment with youth. Definite upgrade on Alberto, he could certainly do a job in the Coutinho role and provide a creative spark

[PTP]

Amazed he's only 20 for some reason I had it he was a few years older?