Suarez claims it's cups rather than top?

I can't see what all the fuss is about. We are extremely unlikely to win the league this season, it's hardly an earth shattering revelation is it?

I've not tried to hide the fact that Luis was not too far wide of the mark in his statement.  Rather, the thing that I find worrying is that this is the latest issue in a string of comments & actions that to me seem to illustrate that he does not see LFC as a final destination for him..... more of a stepping stone  

Let's not forget, Suarez himself stated that he came to LFC because we were the only club who bid for him in January.  Given his incredible impact in England, it is a certainty that there will be other teams trying to lure him away this next summer, and unless the club can prove its ambitions to him, then I think he may well ask to leave.  His hunger and desire on the pitch is obvious, but his passion sometimes leads him to making impulsive (sometimes silly) decisions (like biting a player) while in the heat of battle.... and if the handball in the world cup taught us anything, its that Luis will literally do ANYTHING to win!!  I don't think for a second that he will even hesitate to hand in a transfer request if we do not do everything necessary to win trophies within the next 12-24 months, and the best way for us to do this is to sign players this January and next summer who can make us immediate title contenders.

I'm not saying he is right, nor am I saying he is wrong.  It just frustrates me to see him supposedly saying things like this about the club so early in the season as I think it provides an ugly representation of the club and our ambitions from one of our best (if not the best) players....

I'd love to see the original interview. Highly doubt he meant it like that.

Maybe he has just said those words to take the pressure of himself and the rest of the lads,how the media interpret what they have printed to what he actually said is open to speculation.As long as he keeps playing with the same energy and enthusiasm that will do for me.

Come on people, he's only said what he feels is the truth and i agree with him. Look at our defence and try and honestly say our center backs are good enough in a season to win the league ? I think it shows already that we are at least a center back and right winger short.

Well he's wrong cos we will win the League.

I don't like these comments even if they were true which they aren't, a Liverpool player should always believe we can do anything .

Dream big or don't dream at all !

Wont get me kecks in a twist on this one. Simply because I know hell be the one doing there utmost to prove him wrong!!

Defo said it. Maybe he phrased things slightly wrong and it might also be a ploy to ease expectations somewhat? Anyway Im sure youll all have forgotten he said it come 2.45 Saturday week!!!

Jamie Carragher Disagrees with Luis Suarez, Believes It's Too Early for Liverpool to Concede the Title
by Marcus Kwesi O'Mard on Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 3:52PM   
 
Jamie Carragher believes it's far too early to write off Liverpool's title chances. It runs contrary to the comments of Luis Suarez, who said that the Reds should focus on winning domestic cups as the league leaders are 'unreachable.' 

In an interview with talkSport, the veteran Liverpool defender said, "The last couple of years we have finished sixth and seventh so for us to get in the top four, we will be pleased with that this season. But at Christmas, if we are two or three points behind Manchester United or Manchester City, we are going to say we want to win the league.
 
"I always change my opinion of what I want us to do depending on where we are in the league. At this moment people will probably say we are in a race with Spurs and Arsenal (for fourth) because we are a little bit off Man City and Man United.
 
"We play Man United, if we can gain three points there, and we've got City as well, and Chelsea, so if we can get good results then your opinion changes."
 
Liverpool is in fifth place in the English Premier League after seven games. Manchester United and Manchester City are the league’s pacesetters, leading Liverpool by six points. Chelsea is three points ahead of the Reds.
 
Liverpool has 31 EPL games left to play. They play both Manchester clubs twice, Chelsea twice and one game against Arsenal and Tottenham.
 
The Reds are also alive in both domestic cup competitions. They are in the last 16 of the Carling Cup and have yet begin FA Cup play.

http://www.nesn.com/2011/10/jamie-carragher-disagrees-with-luis-suarez-believes-its-too-early-for-liverpool-to-concede-the-title.html

Spot on Jamie

He's probably been misquoted, can someone change the title ffs?

He's probably been misquoted, can someone change the title ffs?

Yeah someone should have done that already.

What a stupid title

Hmm, i don't think we should assume this is what he actually said, the amount of times players get misquoted, especially if its being translated is always happening!

I can't see what all the fuss is about. We are extremely unlikely to win the league this season, it's hardly an earth shattering revelation is it?

I agree about the fuss and agree about it being unlikely we'll win the league (although not extremely). But at this stage of the season, I'd raise an eyebrow or two at anyone suggesting we're too far away.

Maybe he meant in terms off squad ability/depth. Maybe he's playing mind games.

Maybe being that close to all them bitters last weekend has had a negative effect on his way of thinking.

But at this stage of the season, I'd raise an eyebrow or two at anyone suggesting we're too far away.

So true this Kenny.

I like players to be positive at all times and at least this early in the season.

Still think it has lost a bit in translation to be honest.

Can we change the title to: "not favorites to win the EPL love ESPN"

Tevez has been talking to Suarez.

Told him to speak a load of babble ..... and then after Suarez can say its all bollocks.

 

Obviously Luis doesn't understand or doesn't want to understand the Liverpool way. It might be "realistic" and "true" to say we can't win the league but you don't say this.

Read the original and stop acting like women 
Its a special by the Gazzetta dello sport
http://www.filesonic.com/file/2306613894/gazzetta_extratime_20111004.pdf

So...the interview went from spanish, to italian to english....dont see what could go wrong there!

Disappointed in Luis a bit, would prefer he do his talking on the pitch and see where that takes us.

Gerrard and co. whenever asked about targets say "top four" - though this COULD mean the title, by saying top four you are saying 'title unlikely'

Different words, same meaning. Though I'd rather Suarez not say it quite as bluntly (pending proof he wasn't misquoted) I ain't gonna get my undies in a twist over it.

If he really meant that, there's nothing wrong to it as right now they're setting the pace, but it's still early in the season. Luis and co. knows that. last season Chelsea set the pace but crumbled under pressure.

I'm on the phone so can't post the article but he said Liverpool will always fight for the title but top 4 is minimum.

He claimed the other three clubs were unbreakable in terms if spending.

Can't believe the reaction on here. Watching him play is enough indication Luis Suarez will never not believe we can go in to any competition and not win.

I think the unreachable part suggests of lost intranslation.he might have said something like "hard to catch up" or something on the same lines.

I'm on the phone so can't post the article but he said Liverpool will always fight for the title but top 4 is minimum.

He claimed the other three clubs were unbreakable in terms if spending.

Can't believe the reaction on here. Watching him play is enough indication Luis Suarez will never not believe we can go in to any competition and not win.

It's clear that the translation is not good. However in 2-4 seasons, I see Barcelona bid for him and he may leave. Unless we win the league or the have good runs in cups soon.