Brendan Rodgers is attempting to test the resolve of Raheem Sterling, saying Liverpool has no intention of selling him.

Sterling is signed for two more seasons at Liverpool.

Rodgers insists there has been no breakdown in relationship between him and Sterling. “Raheem has two years left and I expect him to see that two years through and continue to behave as immaculately as he has done,” he said. “We want to resolve the situation but it doesn’t change my approach to him. There is no problem there,” he added.

Sterling’s deal is worth £35,000-a-week, which means he could lose up to £12 million in earnings over the next two years if he doesn't sign a new deal.

Rodgers also said he had confidence in the club’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, to make the right decision over Sterling’s future.

“They took over a club a number of years ago that was in a really critical situation and they have done an incredible job to stabilise the club and point it in the right direction,” he said. “At every opportunity when they have had to show that strength - whether it be with a player or other elements of the club - they have done that. In this situation they will show that power and strength again.”