adminAMMAN. — Uruguay and Liverpool star Luis Suarez has warned his national side against complacency when they take on Jordan in their World Cup soccer playoff in Amman today. Suarez – who has been in tremendous form for Liverpool with eight English Premier League goals already this season – flew on a private jet to Amman for the first leg match that has captured the imagination of Jordanians hoping for an upset victory that could help their nation qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time in history.
The Jordanians are also excited about the possibility of being the only Arab side at next year’s tournament, with traditional regional superpowers Saudi Arabia and Iraq failing miserably in their qualifying campaigns.
“Jordan will be very motivated to play us, just as teams are when they meet us in the World Cup and the Copa America,” said Suarez. We have to be careful.
We know Jordan have fast outfield players and if you leave space, they could show their quality.”
Suarez scored twice against Fulham on Saturday but is not taking his club form for granted. After the game against Fulham, it will be a big change because when you play with the national team it’s so different,” said Suarez. — AFP.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter