Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said he has received professional help after receiving a four-month ban for biting an opponent for the third time in his career when he clashed with Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.
Suarez made his debut for the Catalans in a 6-0 friendly win over Mexican side Club Leon on Monday, but will not be able to play a competitive game for Barca until late October after his appeal against the ban was thrown out by the Court of Arbitration for Sport last week.
“The suspension is what it is and I have to accept it, it is a personal matter but I have worked with the adequate professionals,” the Uruguayan said at his first press conference as a Barca player on Tuesday.
“I have tried to forget this game and this situation as well. It is a difficult moment for me and I would say to all the fans to not worry because I am not doing that anymore.”
Suarez was believed to have been a long-term target for Barca’s eternal rivals Real Madrid. However, Barca’s sporting vice-president Jordi Mestre said the player’s desire to come to Catalonia had allowed the club to negotiate a fee of 81 million euros (£65 million, $109 million) with Liverpool, £10 million less than the player’s £75 million release clause.
“There were options from other teams, but when the option of Barca became clear I didn’t have any doubts because it was a dream for me,” added Suarez.
“I still can’t believe it. It is something I have dreamed about but I never imagined such a beautiful dream would come true.”
Suarez could even make his competitive debut against Madrid should their first clash of the season be scheduled for Saturday, October 25 or the following day and he is determined to ensure he is as fit as possible when that game comes around in case coach Luis Enrique calls on him to start.
“It’s not the same but I had a similar situation last year at Liverpool, I started to play on September 20. It is a long time but if you keep focused with your teammates in training it helps.”
Barcelona already have a wealth of talent available in attacking areas with four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi and Brazilian star Neymar, meaning Suarez is likely to be forced into a role on the right side of the attack.
However, he insisted that won’t phase him as he dovetailed with Daniel Sturridge last year to form a deadly partnership that nearly delivered Liverpool’s first Premier League title in 24 years.
“I am prepared to play any position in attack. This last year I played on the left and on the right because Sturridge played as the number nine. I don’t have any problem playing in any position and adapting myself to what the coach demands.
“The quality that Leo and Ney have is amazing, they are players you admire. Yesterday I was watching them in the first half and they make you want to stop and applaud.”

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I will say an Amen to that...

We are going to be watching.

Just want to use this opportunity to say a big thank you to the owner of Nairaland, Oluwaseun Osewa.

I want to thank President Goodluck Jonathan.

And who says it doesn't feel cool to be the first to comment? This is a sign of better things to come this month.

Funniest thread title I've ever seen on Nairaland

We hope you keep to your promise. Go and Sin no more.

Na spiritual problem day worry dat guy jawe

All I can say is Really?

All La Liga clubs better stock up on Anti-Tetanus serum.....you are gonna need it!

Then futball will not be sweet again!

if i hear…sha no bite pepe or sergio ramos …cos those goons go use blow comot ur teeth ni
my1cent!

I don't buy that line "I will never bite anyone again" that's what he said after he did it Ajax, then Liverpool, and then Italy defender. Am suspecting either a real madrid defender or an athletico madrid defender to be his next victim.


Last bullet: Once a biter, always a biter . If na lie ask suarez and sepp blatter

Okay suarez na u talk am oo but should incase it happened again what will be your punishment?

Well, i foresee suarez bite pepe of madrid in el classico

okay

I feel sorry for him


he is in la liga now

ikesuku Uche should watch out

Not until he wants another move.

lolz.

He should try biting Pepe in any of the El-classico encounters, then we will be sure he'd never bite again!

Can't stop laughing

Wash

He should try biting Pepe in any of the El-lassico encounters, then we will be sure he'd never bite again!

Ok

Somebody shout Hallelu.....

Pergrace: Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said he has received professional help after receiving a four-month ban for biting an opponent for the third time in his career
“The quality that Leo and Ney have is amazing, they are players you admire. Yesterday I was watching them in the first half and they make you want to stop and applaud.”

- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/will-never-bite-anyone-suarez/#sthash.oh9ajM1T.dpuf


I will say an Amen to that...

ONCE A DOG; ALWAYS A DOG.

CHARACTER IS LIKE PREGNANCY; THE MORE YOU TRY TO HIDE OR CHANGE IT THE MORE IT BUILDS UP EXTRA MOMENTUM INSIDE THE BEARER.

Just like

Alishachris:

!!

Mr suarez did they punch ur mouth?

Unles you cut that teeth, then i will believe you

[size=28pt]I PROMISE I WILL NEVER EAT HUMAN FLESH AGAIN[/size]

Once a soldier is always....
Sebi na dis life we dey.

Talk is cheap






Am very happy you are in la liga,where Ramos and Pepe would keep your temper in check.

LMAO

let's hope so.

funniest headline of the year!

He should have gone to liberia and bite those who are having Ebola Virus