Exclusive: Villa legend backs Luis Suarez to be a success under Gerrard

More signings are expected in the summer under Steven Gerrard as they look to push for a European spot and Luis Suarez is the latest player to be linked.

Gerrard has previously ranked Suarez above Fernando Torres as the best forward he played with during his time at Liverpool.

The Uruguayan star is set to become a free agent this summer. Suarez has spent two seasons with Atletico Madrid and finished top goalscorer in 2020/21 with 20 goals as Diego Simeone's side won La Liga.

Despite only 11 goals this term, Petrov labelled 35-year-old Suarez 'world class' and said he can still deliver goals with the right players around him.

"But I'm not surprised. This is the profile Steven Gerrard is - everybody knows the way he manages and his desire to win," Petrov continued.

"I'm not surprised that a high profile players have been linked with Villa again."

Petrov - who captained Villa and experienced three seasons in Europe under Martin O'Neill - said they need to 'strengthen in every area' if they are to qualify for European positions next season.

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