There is a very sturdy argument that Luis Suarez is the very best striker of his technology. Above Robert Lewandowski, above Karim Benzema and above the remainder of the chasing pack. From his Liverpool days, which very practically featured the membership’s first Premier League title on the time, to forming MSN subsequent to Neymar and Lionel Messi, the South American by no means dipped beneath world-class all through an extended prime.
Even now at Inter Miami, Suarez remains to be exhibiting his high quality as he approaches his 40s. He is merely a type of gamers who, regardless of their pure bodily decline, have been all the time more likely to fall again on an unbelievable technical capacity.
What validates Suarez’s place as the most effective of his technology probably the most, nonetheless, is the reward of so many legends that got here earlier than him. Amongst these to be left in awe of his capacity, former teammate and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard mentioned it finest: “Luis appears to be cleansing up in the intervening time.
“He is gained every part and we’re fortunate to have such a world-class expertise like Luis enjoying right here with us and serving to us to nice issues and achieve success.
“He’s on the market by a giant distance as the very best participant I’ve performed with and that’s no disrespect to anybody else – there was some high expertise for membership and nation – however this fella can do the lot.
“He’s completely different to most footballers. There may be some disappointment looming round but when this fella stays round for a number of extra years I believe there will likely be some actually massive nights.”
Gerrard’s reward would have been music to Suarez’s ears on the time and even after he joined Barcelona, the South American did not neglect the impression that Liverpool had on his profession.
Suarez: Rodgers educated me earlier than Barcelona transfer
Reflecting on his time at Anfield after grabbing additional headlines in Spain, Suarez wasted no time earlier than handing loads of credit score to Brendan Rodgers for the impression that he had on his profession.
“He is among the finest coaches in Europe and I’m not shocked he’s seeking to get again in to the sport as a result of it’s a sport he loves. I’m glad he has taken his time since leaving Liverpool.
“He ought to solely be wanting on the high jobs, with the highest golf equipment, who will likely be enjoying Champions League soccer. Such a giant a part of my schooling is right down to him and his administration.
“After all he works to make the crew stronger however he actually works on a one-to-one degree with the gamers. He’ll sit down with every participant on the membership, and work on the place you possibly can enhance, the place you possibly can exploit opposition, he leaves nothing to likelihood.” (Suarez on Rodgers)
Rodgers and Suarez very practically achieved what many thought was the unthinkable at Liverpool in 2014 earlier than the Reds slipped to defeat within the Premier League title race. Alas, even within the face of defeat, it is clear that each the supervisor and the ahead obtained the very best out of one another.
