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Real Madrid star Federico Valverde says he is flattered by Luis Suarez's 'spectacular' comparison to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard... but insists he wants to 'make his mark' at the LaLiga giants and Uruguay

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde has admitted comparisons to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard by Luis Suarez are 'spectacular'.

The Uruguayan midfielder has risen to become one of the most highly-rated midfielders in Europe due to his performances for the LaLiga giants in recent years.

Through this, his compatriot Suarez revealed that his box-to-box style of play reminded him of his former Liverpool team-mate Gerrard.

Federico Valverde (pictured) was happy by the 'spectacular' comparison to Steven Gerrard

This season, Valverde has improved his goalscoring output as he has netted four goals in ten games this season, having only previously scored six in 145 appearances.