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Liverpool boss Dalglish to remain patient on Suarez

Kenny Daglish will not be forced into rushing Liverpool's star striker Luis Suarez back into action. The 24-year old is having a break after leading Uruguay to victory at the 2011 Copa America in Argentina with a Most Valuable Player award at the South American tournament.

Dalglish admitted it was a great achievement by the former Ajax star and said that he will not be rushed back to training on Merseyside as a short break will do him the world of good.

"It was fantastic what he achieved in the Copa America," said Dalglish.

"His performances were top-drawer and as well as individual accolades Uruguay won the tournament.

"He continued in the way he left us. He's made a fantastic contribution since he came in in January and I'm sure he'll be looking forward to the start of the season, especially after winning the Copa America.

"We're looking forward to getting him back. He'll have a good break now and hopefully we'll get him back in a couple of weeks, see how he is then and take it from there.

"We won't rush him. It's important players get the rest.

"It's important that he's ready to compete when he comes back. Because he's been playing deep into July he's only getting a couple of weeks off but I'm sure it won't take much to get him fit or sharp.

"But we'll see how he is when he comes back and let him enjoy his holiday."

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