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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers made Luis Suarez 'a better player and a better person', says Brazil legend Pele

Football legend Pele has paid Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers a major compliment, saying he was instrumental in the development of one of the world's best players.

'Luis Suarez was a really good player when he went to Liverpool but I believe Brendan gave him great coaching, guidance and advice and made him a better player and a better person', Pele told the Sun.

'Suarez was prepared well for his move from Liverpool to Barcelona after working under Brendan.

Pele says Brendan Rodgers helped make Luis Suarez into one of the world's best
Pele says Brendan Rodgers helped make Luis Suarez into one of the world's best
Luis Suarez scored in Urugauy's 4-0 thrashing of rivals Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier
Luis Suarez scored in Urugauy's 4-0 thrashing of rivals Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier

Pele said Rodgers was a great hire from Celtic, and would put them in good stead to get one over on their rivals this weekend.