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Chelsea boss Mourinho: Liverpool's Suarez absolutely amazing... AMAZING!

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has heaped praise on Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Mourinho was in awe of Suarez's two-goal performance in Uruguay's win over England.

"You know, I think there were two periods of Luis Suárez. One period before I arrived was the period where he had bad behaviours. He had that situation with Ivanovi?. He had the suspension for a long period. Obviously, he was criticised," said the Portuguese.

"After that there is a second part of Suárez, which was this last season. And this season, he was voted by the English Football Press Association as player of the season. So, I think they all recognise that he's a fantastic player and when his behaviour is okay, people give him credit that he deserves.

"I speak by myself, when he dives and when he tries to get penalties out of nothing, I don't like the situation. But when he plays like he did many, many times this season for Liverpool, and when he plays like he did on Thursday, I have to say absolutely amazing.

"The commitment, the connection with the players, the connection with his supporters, I have to say amazing."

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