Source: Daily_Mail
Luis Suarez admits to feeling Liverpool pressure
ShareLuis Suarez has admitted he was under a heavy burden to score goals for Liverpool following his multi-million pound transfer last season.[LNB]The Uruguayan striker joined the Reds from Ajax for ?22.8million on transfer deadline day, as Kenny Dalglish sought a replacement for the soon to depart Fernando Torres.[LNB]But despite the arrival of Andy Carroll to Anfield shortly after to help share responsibility in attack, Suarez still felt intimidated to hit the ground running at Liverpool.[LNB] Settled: Suarez made a positive impact after arriving from Dutch giants Ajax[LNB]He told Don Balon: 'There are so many people watching you. You feel the pressure of what the club has paid for you, but I tried to live as calmly as I could, not to think about the people watching me.'[LNB]The 24-year-old begun life well at his new club, establishing himself as a favourite with Reds fans after scoring four goals in 13 appearances last term.[LNB]But Suarez revealed that he had much to thank from the departing Torres, who offered him invaluable advice before his ?50million move to Chelsea.[LNB]The South American added: 'He told me to be the same player I always was, not to try to change, that Liverpool were a great team and that they would help me to grow a lot.[LNB]'The truth is that his advice was a great help and he was not wrong, he was exactly right.'[LNB] Wise words: Torres's gave Suarez advice shortly before joining Chelsea[LNB]Suarez also spoke of his desire to play for Spanish giants Barcelona in the future, with his agent Pere Guardiola, the brother of the Champions League winners' boss Pep.[LNB]'Before knowing Pere, I had that dream of having the chance to play for Barcelona,' added Suarez.[LNB]'Obviously he is connected to Barcelona through his brother, but these are work issues, totally different to personal ones.[LNB]'If [Pep] Guardiola wants me, he will want me totally independently of who represents me. [LNB] Roma pay-off leaves keeper Doni free to complete Liverpool switchBlackpool's Adam saying all the right things, despite Liverpool interestAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Kenny Dalglish, Fernando Torres, Andy Carroll Places: Liverpool, Barcelona
