Luis Suárez

[Lee]

Inevitable that these stories will start to appear now.

**** City. I can't see Suarez ever joining them.

[RichC]

I read this earlier, dismissed it as being from www.goal.com and the timing of it, strange how these types of stories seem to appear in the build up to Utd games - Reina earlier in the week in the Mirror cropped up yet again.

We will see him being linked in the press to all and sundry with cash though as he's that bloody good and it'll sell papers etc.....

[Alex]

I'd imagine he would go abroad anyway if he did go. The abuse he has gotten in all corners of England must be in the back of his mind. Anyway, we need to worry about progressing and keeping him around.

[Vermilion]

Inevitable that these stories will start to appear now.

**** City. I can't see Suarez ever joining them.

Also inevitable that he'll leave if he doesn't see investment in the squad enough to make him believe LFC will get back amongst the Top performers any time soon.

I don't think he'll hesitate if the offer of 200 grand p/w and a spot in a Premiership challenging team comes in the summer tbh, or a team from Spain maybe.

[Glenn Hysen]

Why even post stories here when they are ****? It takes three seconds to see that...

[Lee]

Why even post stories here when they are ****? It takes three seconds to see that...

It gives us something to talk about.

No harm in posting it at all.

[Shaggy]

Whether it's **** or not, which it almost certainly is, it's worth knowing what **** is being circulated...because stuff like this can gather momentum.

Also, unless you're living in complete denial, then we all know that this is going to rear its ugly head sooner or later. He could go to any club in the world and the longer we're languishing in mid-table the more likely it becomes.

If it takes three seconds to figure it out then don't read the rest of it, it's simple. Complaining about it is far more pointless.

[Fredo]

Always before a United match ....

Anyway, we're going to be playing in the CL soon, so that's it sorted.

[The_weatherman]

Whether it's **** or not, which it almost certainly is, it's worth knowing what **** is being circulated...because stuff like this can gather momentum.

Also, unless you're living in complete denial, then we all know that this is going to rear its ugly head sooner or later. He could go to any club in the world and the longer we're languishing in mid-table the more likely it becomes.

If it takes three seconds to figure it out then don't read the rest of it, it's simple. Complaining about it is far more pointless.

After the Torres episode I'm just going to enjoy watching Suarez while I can and if he leaves someone will fill his gap, maybe even Sterling, who knows. I do think Suarez is a little bit more authentic in his affection for the club though.

[Rich]

He's definitely calmed down a little bit too - when he goes down it's not as theatrical as he was wont to do. RVP is ****ing brilliant but Suarez is better - I don't care what anyone says. Suarez contributes more than just (lots of) goals - he works much harder, has a better eye for a pass, a more sublime touch, far better dribbler etc. Best player in the league.

RVP is a better finisher and better crosser, Suarez is better at everything else

[Cormack74]

Watched Coates telling LFCtv how happy Luis and his family are last night.

[Yozza]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20977131

Luis Suarez could be driven out of Premier League - Damien Comolli

By David Ornstein

Luis Suarez could quit English football if he continues to be "victimised", says former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli.

The Reds striker has been involved in a number of controversies since joining from Ajax in 2011.

"It'll be an absolute shame for English football if this victimisation drives him away," Comolli told BBC Sport.

"As the biggest league in the world you want to keep the biggest players, not drive them away for crazy reasons."

Liverpool signed Suarez for a then club record £22.7m and the Uruguay international has scored 40 goals in 80 appearances.

But there have also been a number of unsavoury incidents, most notably the confrontation with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra that led to Suarez being handed an eight-match ban for racial abuse.

The 25-year-old has been accused of diving and stamping, had a run-in with Everton boss David Moyes and his winning goal in Sunday's FA Cup win at Mansfield was helped by the ball touching his hand.

Comolli was responsible for bringing Suarez to Anfield and believes the public and media should focus their attention on his talent.

"I find it extremely hard to understand why people look at all the bad aspects and not how good the player is," said the 40-year-old, who was sacked by Liverpool in April 2012

"He is a fantastic individual and professional - totally committed to his club, team-mates and job. He'll give you everything, he's a winner.

"People need to be very careful what they say and stop criticising him. He's someone you'd want to go to war alongside. I don't think you can captain Ajax as a foreigner at 21 years of age if you're not a great individual."

Liverpool are eighth in the Premier League, seven points off the top four and 21 behind leaders United ahead of Sunday's trip to Old Trafford.

Much of the current squad was recruited by Comolli in a 17-month spell at Anfield that saw nine players arrive at a reported cost of £113m.

The decision to sell Fernando Torres in January 2011 for £50m and replace him with Andy Carroll, 24, for £35m has been questioned; as have the summer 2011 signings of Stewart Downing, 28, Jordan Henderson, 22, and Charlie Adam, 27.

Liverpool went on to win the Carling Cup and reach the FA Cup final, but American owners Fenway Sports Group decided to relieve Comolli of his duties and dismissed Kenny Dalglish as manager a month later.

"I don't have any regrets about players we brought in and I'm sure Kenny is the same," explained the Frenchman, who is also a former Arsenal scout and Tottenham sporting director.

"You cannot buy young players and not be able to wait for their talent to develop. We brought in very good players.

"Against Sunderland there were no new recruits in the team. Jordan got a standing ovation, Stewart has been playing every game. You need to give players time. They will develop and become very good players."

[Assassin]

Comolli can go **** himself. He set the club back 2 to 3 years at least. ****ing ******!

[Rich]

Comolli can go **** himself. He set the club back 2 to 3 years at least. ****ing ******!

Interesting viewpoint - has he? Has he really?

If Henderson keeps progressing and heaven forbid Downing continues to contribute then the number of transfer ****-ups diminishes, no?

Suarez - success
Carroll - failure
Henderson - bags of potential, finally seems to be showing his worth
Adam - failure
Downing - failure (but could the impossible happen? )
Doni - failure
Enrique - mixed bag but seems to be improving
Coates - bags of potential but not playing any games
Bellamy - under used last season?

Now I'm not trying to suggest Comolli was a success - but perhaps his transfer record isn't quite as bad as what is made out.

[Yozza]

Comolli can go **** himself. He set the club back 2 to 3 years at least. ****ing ******!

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