Sunday 13 January 2013 14:37, UK
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Luis Suarez is a magnet for negative headlines as the Liverpool striker prepares to face Manchester United in Sunday's Sky Live showdown.
Yet, as Ferguson acknowledged, it is a fine balance, adding: "It is always an immensely important game. It is intense and emotional. "Everything you can think of in a derby game will probably be there." Liverpool are presently 21 points adrift of United, stuck in mid-table and a tough task ahead of them just to reclaim a place in the Champions League and, after the ill-fated second spell of Kenny Dalglish, Ferguson believes Rodgers needs the patience of owner John Henry. "Patience is a real commodity in football and if Brendan's getting that then he's very lucky," said Ferguson. "It's terrific if Liverpool fans are prepared to be patient because it's going to require it because it's a long way back to where they used to be. "It is difficult to measure the Liverpool side of the moment against those teams of the past. For any young manager, it is going to be a challenge. "They haven't won the league for more than 20 years. It's a long time for a club like Liverpool." Manchester Utd v Liverpool is live on Sky Sports 1 this Sunday. For more details click here
