Suarez fit for Italy clash

Uruguay striker wants to play against Chelsea

Last Updated: November 14, 2011 5:00pm

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Luis Suarez: Striker picked up a minor back problem during Uruguay's victory over Chile

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Luis Suarez has declared himself fit to play for Uruguay against Italy in Tuesday's friendly international between the two sides but admits that he already has one eye on featuring for Liverpool against Chelsea.

The 24-year-old scored all the goals in Friday's 4-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Chile in Montevideo but came off 13 minutes from the end with a minor back complaint.

Suarez is confident that he is ready for a second match in four days - with a transatlantic flight in between - but has suggested it may be more important for him not to risk aggravating the problem

"I was a little scared by the pain I had in the game but treatment I had was just a precaution and it does not hurt," he told Uruguayan newspaper El Pais.

"There will be no problem but the decision is going to be the coach (Oscar Tabarez).

"I risk a lot for Liverpool. I have a very important game next weekend against Chelsea.

"I love to play every game for the national team but now they are several tough matches for the club and you have to give them a little priority."