Sterling Expected To See Out Reds Contract

Brendan Rodgers has said he expects Raheem Sterling to stay at Liverpool despite transfer speculation regarding his future.

He said the England striker - who has two years still to run at Anfield - would be available for selection against Stoke.

Sterling has been linked with a move away from Liverpool and talks over his future scheduled for Friday were cancelled by the club.

The 20-year-old was booed by some Liverpool fans as he accepted the young player of the year award at Tuesday night’s end of season awards ceremony.

But Rodgers expects a positive reaction from the Liverpool supporters on Sunday and insists they will give Sterling their backing during their final game of the season against Stoke.

"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 contract] situation, but it doesn't change my approach to him. There is no problem there.

"Ownership have shown their strength in their time here. When they have had to show that strength with players they have done that."