Kenny encouraged by Suarez commitment

Kenny encouraged by Suarez commitment

Published Mar. 21, 2012 1:00 a.m. ET

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is encouraged by news forward Luis Suarez wants to stay at the club.

The Uruguayan has been linked with a summer move to Paris Saint-Germain after what has been a controversial first full season in England.

But former Ajax striker Suarez, who moved to Anfield in January 2011 in a £22.8million deal, dismissed the speculation and said he "would like to stay".

Suarez signed a five-and-a-half-year deal when he first joined Liverpool and is now expected to agree an extension at the end of the season.

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Ahead of Wednesday night's game at QPR (live on FOX Soccer Plus, 4pm ET), Dalglish said: "It's certainly encouraging for us, although it might be bad news for the other Premier League teams.

"Luis has always said he is happy here, so it's great for everyone who supports us.

"I don't think he has been anything other than a threat to the opposition. So we are delighted with the wee man's comments and we have been delighted with him since he has been here.

"Luis has made a contribution every time he has stepped out on to the pitch. He scores goals, creates goals and it's great news that he is happy."

Dalglish also stressed Liverpool will not underestimate struggling QPR at Loftus Road.

The 18th-placed Londoners have taken just two points from their last six matches and have won just once at home in the Barclays Premier League since October 23.

But with Liverpool having lost four of their last five away league matches, including losing 3-1 against lowly Bolton in January, Dalglish will not be taking Mark Hughes' side for granted.

"We respect everyone we play against. Everyone has got something to play against in every game," said the Scot.

"It doesn't matter to us what position a team is in the league, we still have respect for everyone.

"But we have to get our house in order and if we do that we give ourselves a better chance.

"As long as we work hard and are honest and straightforward with each other it will help us.

"We expect a really difficult game. It doesn't matter who you are playing, form goes out of the window and it only matters what happens on the day.

"I saw Mark's interview on television and he said they needed a bit of luck - it is the same as any manager.

"Mark is no different to the boys at the top end of the league; they need luck and it doesn't matter how good a team you are or how good your performance is you need a bit of good fortune to get you past the line.

"Judging by the 'goal' they didn't get at Bolton (when Clint Hill's header crossed the line but was not given) it appears they haven't had much luck.

"If they can go without luck for one more game it will be better for us."

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