The story is revealed in the final episode of LFCTV series ‘Premier League Heroes’, which focuses on the Uruguayan forward’s stunning spell at Anfield and premieres at 7pm BST this evening.
Suarez, who racked up 82 goals in 133 appearances for the Reds, is famed for his prodigious work-rate on the pitch, with his willingness to use every drop of energy in the pursuit of victory underpinning the outrageous talent he possesses.
In the show, Jordan Henderson shares a tale that typifies Liverpool’s former No.7.
“Knocks and niggles didn’t bother him, he played through them,” says the captain.