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Liverpool have been blessed with world-class strikers in the past but only one reigns supreme, according to a Reds iconThe debate over Liverpool's best striker of the last two decades continues to rumble on with Fernando Torres and Luis Suarez both in contention. Gerrard praised Suarez’s fearsome reputation among defenders, telling Barcelona’s website: "I don’t think anyone looks forward to playing against Luis Suarez."The iconic midfielder, who made 710 appearances for the Reds between 1998 and 2015, said: "[Suarez] is a fantastic talent and a great player." Gerrard continued, proclaiming that "he is probably the best player I’ve ever played with."READ MORE: Steven Gerrard's three-word Mohamed Salah demand says it all as Liverpool action teasedREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah transfer stance made clear as Liverpool star told to contact two playersThe 38-year-old moved to Merseyside in 2011, signing from Dutch side Ajax for £20million (€23.5m).
"He’s a good guy; a family man away from the pitch," Gerrard told Barcelona’s website. "We keep in touch and have supported each other throughout our careers."Suarez’s career has not been without controversy.
Barely three years later, Suarez again bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.In the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Suarez was once again mired in controversy after sinking his teeth into Italian centre-back Giorgio Chiellini and faced a four-month suspension for his actions.It was in this period that Suarez left Gerrard’s Liverpool, joining Barcelona in a big-money move for around £71m (€82m). At Barcelona, Suarez formed a lethal trio with Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. and led Luis Enrique’s side to the treble.Suarez has been playing in the MLS for David Beckham’s Inter Miami alongside Barca legend Messi.
