After first months, Luis Suárez calls Sporting move a real reward | OneFootball

Starter in Colombia's 3-0 victory over Australia, Luis Suárez spoke about the current moment in his career. The Sporting forward commented on his national team's phase, as well as his early days serving the Alvalade Club.

"Yes, the match was tough, but I'm happy with the victory. We continue to grow as a team, as a national team, and the truth is I'm pleased with this result. In the first half, we knew how to be patient. They were very defensive, back there, and we found a way to press them. Then at halftime, we rested, thought of new ideas, and in the second half, we saw a more pressing Colombia. We started to play much better," he began by saying to his country's media.

Following that, Suárez made "a very positive assessment" of his experience at Sporting, which he believes has a direct influence on the work he is doing for the Colombian team: "Last few months? A very positive assessment. The truth is that being here representing our country is a reward for the work I have done individually and at the club. It's positive to end the year as a starter and with the team's victory. It's very important."

In conclusion, Rui Borges' forward made an appeal to the people of Colombia, already thinking about the 2026 World Cup: "I ask the country to be united. Beautiful months are coming, and we will feel like 'locals' here in the United States. That's important."

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Luis Suárez – valued at 22 million euros – has played 17 matches: 11 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, four in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. In 1,182 minutes, the striker scored eight goals and made two assists.

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