I didn't cry about what happened at Liverpool – I left because I didn't want to be a loser

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SportFootballLiverpool FCA former Liverpool star opened up about how he felt he had to leave AnfieldChristian Benteke once claimed he left Liverpool to avoid being a "loser". Despite scoring nine goals, the writing was on the wall for Benteke at the end of the season, given Klopp’s preferred playing style.Benteke sealed a £27m move to Crystal Palace in the summer of 2016 after reaching the final of the League Cup and the Europa League and losing both fixtures.

I wasn't among his first choices. Given the way he wanted to play, perhaps there were more interesting players than me."But I'm not a child: I didn't cry, I didn't moan, even if of course I wanted to play.

I found that by coming to Crystal Palace, and I'm happy today."After scoring eight goals in his first 13 games for Palace, Benteke added: "It's thanks to Alan Pardew that I came [to Crystal Palace], because he believes in me. I scored early, which was important."Benteke’s strong start also included a brace in a 2-1 win over Liverpool.