Luis Suarez told Darwin Nunez to “listen to an idiot like me” as a point of guidance on what can go wrong when a player allows his emotions to get the better of him.
This follows the 23-year-old’s three-match suspension inflicted as a result of a reckless header on Joachim Andersen in the draw with Crystal Palace.
“It was a good thing because not many would bother to pick up the phone and text you. I think his gesture was really important for me,” the Uruguayan told ESPN.
“Luis is a benchmark, an idol around the world. I’m starting, I’m young and he knows all these things because he already played in the Premier League with Liverpool.
“Luis told me that these things are going to happen in all the Premier League games, that they are going to come looking for me, that they are going to crash me, and that I have to become strong and not repeat my bullshit. up.
“He said, ‘Listen to an idiot like me.’ I really appreciate that message and the affection he has for me.”
The former Rojo was involved in a number of controversial incidents domestically and internationally during a brief but excellent stay with the Anfield-based team.
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Our £64m signing seems to be heeding that advice, showing grit and determination to get his goal despite blowing a clear chance late in the first half of action in Amsterdam.
We believe No.27 when he says that an incident like the one that occurred at L4 in August will not happen again and we hope he continues to impress in the famous red jersey.
Four goals spread in his last four starts in all competitions would certainly suggest he is on the right track at Liverpool.
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