Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has told ESPN that he is learning to
control his temperament on the pitch -- but that his natural style means
he will always be playing on the edge.
Suarez, 26, has returned from a 10-game ban for biting Chelsea defender
Branislav Ivanovic at the end of last season in the form of his life.
He has scored 20 Premier League goals in just 15 matches and, barring
injury or suspension, appears certain to finish as the top scorer in
England.
The Uruguay international also courted controversy when he was banned
for eight matches for racially abusing Manchester United defender
Patrice Evra.
He has been booked only three times for Liverpool this season, a tally
he had reached by Sept. 15 in the 2012-13 campaign. It shows he has
worked hard to improve his behaviour, something the player knows he had
to bring under control.
"My temperament, my attitude, my desire and hunger when I’m on the
pitch has always been like this and will continue to be this way. I know
now that I have to control it a bit more," he explained to ESPN
Deportes.
"An example came about two weeks ago I had an open shot at goal that
hit the post. It rebounded close to my hand, and I was about to go for
it but then stopped. If the same thing happened two months ago I would
have gone for it.
"These things stay with me but I’m changing, I’m improving my attitude
on the pitch because I know I was wrong in the past. I was creating an
image of myself that I know wasn’t me."
The Uruguay international signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool before Christmas
therefore putting to bed, for the time being at least, speculation over
this future with both Arsenal and Real Madrid keeping a close eye on
his progress.
"I want to play football and I want to help Liverpool win as long as
possible," he added. "I’m happy to be in the Premier League which is the
best league in the world. This is what matters to me.
"As for the financial aspects, you always want to be comfortable for
the future because the career of a footballer is short. I wish it
wasn’t so short, but after having lived through some difficult times
growing up I’m in a very comfortable situation today thanks to the good
work and effort I’ve shown over the last few seasons.
"Today all I am thinking about is Liverpool. I don’t want to create
any controversy or anything. I am more than happy with my life here and
my wife and children are very happy as well. We are very content with
our life.
"I am with a spectacular club that I’ve always wanted to play for. The
team is playing well, I feel comfortable on the pitch, I feel
comfortable despite what happens in other stadiums. I love playing here
in England and that is the only thing I think about."
Liverpool are enjoying their best season for years and currently sit in
the fourth and final Champions League qualifying position. They have
fallen six points behind league leaders Arsenal but Suarez hopes the
demands of European competition will take their toll on the teams above
them.
"This is an aspect that we will have to take advantage of in February
and March," said Suarez. "All of the clubs ahead of us are in the
Champions League so they will be more tired after playing more
matches... Obviously the intensity in the Champions League is difficult
to handle; it tires you and the stress can change you. So we have to
take advantage of this.
"I don’t know if we have what it takes to be champions due to the lack
of a couple of things, such as being able to match the same level as the
other big clubs and their skill level. We didn’t deserve to lose
either of the matches played recently against the top clubs [defeats at
Manchester City and Chelsea] but it’s alright, we are playing well and
are on the right track."
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