Suarez, and Rooney's headband both start tonight

Luis Suarez starts against Manchester United this evening, Wayne Rooney's hilarious headband also starts on the head of the striker who captains United this evening. In a game which should be a tight affair, both strikers are likely to play a key role along with Sturridge and Javier Hernandez, their respective strike partners.
However all are on one striker in particular, Luis Suarez. Tonight the Uruguayan returns from his 10 match suspension, stretching all the way back to April last season when he gnawed on the shoulder of Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic.

What to expect

Suarez's usual bubble gum boot may take him a while to find after such a lengthy spell away from the pace of first team football. As well as a weaker touch, the speed of the game might highlight his lack of match fitness and sharpness. Suarez has however played in several reserve and friendly matches for Liverpool, and has featured on the scoresheet on occasion. As well as this, he's featured for Uruguay in their World Cup Qualification campaign since nibbling on Ivanovic's limbs, so don't underestimate his match readiness. Brendan Rodger's inclusion of Suarez in the side also suggests he's ready. One thing that we can certainly expect is a hostile reception from the Old Trafford crowd and I'm sure they've orchestrated some kind of 'Anti-Suarez' chant. Most importantly though, the return of 'King Luis' should motivate a Liverpool side in need of refreshment after a disappointing defeat against Southampton, and that could be a determining factor.

As for Rooney's headband, I expect it to be wrapped tightly around the strikers head all game, hiding the hideous horror which lay beneath it. And also hiding the head injury Wayne received a few weeks back.


Greg Stanley, Chadwicks Chatter.

@GregStanley1994 @LukeyChadwick7