STEVEN GERRARD believes Luis Suarez has what it takes to become a Liverpool legend.

The Uruguay striker maintained his fine start to the season with a lively display in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Stoke.

Asked whether Suarez could become an all-time Reds great, Gerrard said: “I don’t see why not.

“He’s still young enough and I’m sure he’s going to get even better than he is now, which is a scary thought. He’s got the appetite for the game to learn and get better.

“Hopefully he will go on here for a long time because he’s certainly got a massive part to play at this club in the future – the history is there to be written.”

Suarez has scored three goals in five games so far this term and Gerrard says the frontman can fire the Reds to glory.

“He’s a very enthusiastic footballer and very intelligent,” he added. “He’s like a kid in the street and he can’t wait to get out for training and games.

“Alongside Dirk (Kuyt) of late, they’ve been like two Duracell bunnies. They just don’t stop and for defenders that must be a nightmare, knowing when you control the ball those two will be chasing.

“It’s fantastic to have him and hopefully he can continue his form until the end of the season. If he does it will give us a much better chance of getting some silverware.”