Christian Benteke: It will be difficult to stay at Liverpool if I'm not in Klopp’s plans

CHRISTIAN BENTEKE wants to stay at Liverpool but will leave if he’s not in Jurgen Klopp’s plans.

By Jonathan Green

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DECISION: CHRISTIAN BENTEKE WILL CONSIDER HIS LIVERPOOL FUTURE AFTER EURO 2016

The striker joined the Reds last summer from Aston Villa in a £32.5m deal but struggled to make an impact at Anfield.

He scored just 10 goals in 42 appearances and was often consigned to being a substitute following Klopp’s arrival in October.

The German boss instead preferred Divock Origi, Daniel Sturridge or Roberto Firmino as his starting striker.

Benteke has four years remaining on his contract but says he will decide his future after Euro 2016.

"At 25 years old, I'm neither old nor young but it's important to play," Benteke said at Belgium's news conference.

"I still have a contract at Liverpool and I'd like to stay there, if I remain in the coach's plans.

"If that's not the case, it will become difficult to stay. I'll think about if after the Euros.

"I was prepared for what I went through [last season at Liverpool]. I knew that if I had mixed performances I would be criticised. That's what happened.

"When he [Klopp] arrived, I saw that I wasn't in his plans. That was frustrating because I knew that during my first season at Aston Villa he wanted me.

"But we had several discussions together - I respect and I understand his decisions."