Brendan Rodgers is still lamenting the decision by Alexis Sánchez to go to Arsenal instead of Liverpool in his transfer from Barcelona.

Rodgers identified Alexis as the ideal replacement for Luis Suárez.

Alexis preferred the opportunity to live in London instead of Liverpool.

Rodgers said: "All I know is he's a world class player. He was identified as someone to come in and he would be perfect for us.

"Brilliant player, outstanding quality, even bigger work rate, so we know he'll be a threat at the weekend."