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STEVEN GERRARD says he would not swap Luis Suarez for any player in the world.
Liverpool striker Suarez has been in fine form recently, hitting a sublime hat-trick in the 3-0 win over Norwich at Carrow Road last Saturday.
The Uruguayan has had a mixed season with some sensational performances coupled with an eight-game ban for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
But Reds skipper Gerrard insists his team-mate is so good that he would have him in the team over the likes of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ahead of the FA Cup final with Chelsea this Saturday, the England star said: “It’s great for us that Luis is going into the final in such tremendous form.
“It was a magical hat-trick at Norwich. He took his goals brilliantly.
“He showed that he’s a world-class player. At the moment I wouldn’t swap Luis for anyone in the world.”
Gerrard could be lining up against former Liverpool team-mate Fernando Torres at the weekend should Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo pick the World Cup-winning striker.
Gerrard and Torres formed a devastating partnership during the Spaniard’s spell at Anfield.
The Scouser knows as well as anyone how big a threat Torres can pose.
Gerrard said: “We will have to wait and see what team their manager picks but if Fernando Torres is in there then he will be a threat.
“If he’s selected, he will be one of a number of their players we’ll have to keep a close eye on.
“Fernando Torres wanted to go to Chelsea and you have to respect that.
“The club didn’t stand in his way and we moved on without him. We’re delighted with the striker we’ve got here.”
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