I'm fit and coming for you England, warns Luis Suarez
Uruguay star says he has recovered from knee injury in time for must-win game
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez said on Monday he felt “100 per cent” recovered from knee treatment and was ready to face England in Thursday’s group D showdown in Sao Paulo if called upon.
The prolific Liverpool forward’s cartilage surgery went smoothly last month, but he remains short of match fitness and missed Uruguay’s surprise opening 3-1 defeat to Costa Rica.
Coach Oscar Tabarez is staying mum on whether Suarez might start or come on for the game against England, who also lost their first match, 2-1 against Italy.
“I’m 100 percent, otherwise I wouldn’t be here,” Suarez said at the team’s training camp in Sete Lagoas.
“I knew it would be difficult [to be ready for] the first game, but if the proper time was left then I was going to be 100 per cent afterwards. I’ve done everything I had to do.
“I’m training today with the team and I feel in good condition. I never lost the joy and the desire. I never thought I would miss the World Cup.”