Luis Suarez predicts Brendan Rodgers will take Celtic to the next level as mentor returns to 'where he belongs'

Luis Suarez has hailed Brendan Rodgers as one of the best in the business as his former Liverpool gaffer gets set for his sensational second coming at Celtic.

Parkhead chiefs are ready to hit the button on the blockbuster deal to bring back the Northern Irish boss four years after his departure for Leicester City in the English Premier League. Rodgers is set to make good his previous promise of one day picking up the reins again with the Hoops – and the stunning swoop has been given the Suarez seal of approval.

The former Anfield and Barcelona legend was part of the Liverpool side who came agonisingly close to ending their long wait for the EPL title under Rodgers in 2014. And the hitman has told Record Sport he is convinced Celts are landing one of the top managers on the continent – who will feel right at home in the Champions League.

Suarez said: “Celtic already have some very good players – but under Brendan they can go to the next level if they listen to him. For me he is one of the best coaches in Europe and it is no surprise to me that he has got back into the game so quickly.

“He loves the game – he is passionate about not only winning but playing an attractive style of football. I am glad that he will be back coaching in the Champions League – because that for me is where he belongs.”

Sir Kenny Dalglish snapped up Suarez for Liverpool from Ajax in his brief second stint in charge at Anfield.

But it was under Rodgers the Uruguay ace became one of the best players on the planet.

The incoming Celtic gaffer managed to get the hothead hitman’s career back on track after controversial biting incidents – and he kicked on to claim the European golden boot and Premier League top scorer accolades under the Northern