Luis Suarez wants to repay Liverpool with silverware and Champions League place following racism controversy
Luis Suarez, the Liverpool striker, has revealed his desire to win a trophy and secure a top four
Premier League spot when the Uruguayan returns to football following the high-profile nature surrounding his ban for racism.
Sidelined: Liverpool's Luis Suarez is currently serving eight-match suspension Photo: REUTERS
By Telegraph staff10:04AM GMT 11 Jan 2012
Suarez is currently serving an eight-game suspension after being found guilty of racially abusing
Manchester United defender Evra and will miss tonight's League Cup semi-final with Manchester City.
However, the Uruguayan, who will return to the side in February at the earliest, believes Kenny Dalglish's
outfit have the credentials to win silverware â their first since the FA Cup in 2006 â while insisting that
Steven Gerrard's return to the side will only help their cause.
âI want to win a trophy for Liverpool,â Suarez told talkaloadofbull.com.
âWhen I⨠came here the team hadnât been doing so well but we are a much better squad â¨now and
we are capable of winning a trophy and getting back into the Champions⨠League.
"Last year I was lucky enough to win the Copa America with my country, something which I never
thought I would do and we made history. Now I want⨠to win something with Liverpool.
"When Iâm back in the side that is the aim and⨠would be the perfect 2012 for me.â
Liverpool have been heavily criticised for their strong backing of Suarez and their handling of the
whole racism affair, which included players wearing T-shirts in support of their team-mate while
warming up before their clash at Wigan.
And Suarez, who joined from Ajax 12 months ago, admitted that he intends to carry on
playing for a team he has supported since his youth.
He said: âI was so excited to sign for Liverpool, it was a dream come true and I hope for â¨a
long career with them. I grew up watching them and they are a club with such a big â¨history,
especially in the Champions League, and fantastic players.â
The return of Gerrard from two-month on the sidelines following an ankle infection has also
helped to underline Liverpool's bid for a resurgent second-half of the season.
âSteven is a great player, I didnât realise how good until I came here," Suarez added.
"He trains⨠how he plays and is a fantastic player and servant for this club. Having him back â¨will help the team.â
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