Sunday, September 21, 2014

Luis Enrique relishing Suarez impact

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has admitted he is relishing the prospect of being able to add Luis Suarez to his starting XI once the striker has served his four-month suspension.
The Uruguay star arrived at Camp Nou from Liverpool in an €83 million deal over the summer, but is yet to kick a ball for his new club as a result of his outstanding disciplinary problems.
Suarez, 27, was handed a four-month ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during his nation's final World Cup group stage encounter, but will be available again from October 25.
"He looks like the Luis Suarez we saw last season and I think he has already adapted to life at the club," said Enrique.
"He trains hard and he trains as if he is playing tomorrow, which is fantastic because that was our goal - we think he will be ready and be a very good signing for us."
The 44-year-old also responded to praise from Barca midfielder Xavi, who drew comparisons between him and former Blaugrana boss Pep Guardiola, and Enrique admitted he was flattered by the remarks.
"Coming from Xavi that is great to hear," he added.
"He is a friend of mine and I hope what he says comes true because if so then we will have won lots of titles, just like Guardiola did."

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