Gary Neville believes Raheem Sterling's Liverpool career is not necessarily over.

The 20-year old winger has reportedly told manager Brendan Rodgers he wants to leave Anfield this summer but former Manchester United star suggests that does not mean it is all doom and gloom after seeing similar situations turn out positively in the past.

"I've seen these situations turn around, where a player can be happy again," Neville said on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football.

"I don't think it's a case where all is lost. It's about communication, getting themselves in a room and sorting it out.

"Steven Gerrard had his ups and downs along the way, there were moments where, could he have left, might he have left, he thought about leaving... it wasn't all plain sailing.

"If you look back through careers of football players, even players who have been one-club men and stayed at the club, there are ups and downs and obstacles along the way. This could just be an obstacle."