Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was pleased for matchwinner Danny Sturridge after victory over Stoke City.
Sturridge is currently filling the gap left by Suarez's continuing suspension and kicked off his season in perfect style after a difficult summer rehabilitating from an ankle injury.
"Considering he has only been back just over two weeks from his injury it was a great credit to him," said the Reds boss.
"I'd made a note just before he scored to make more shots because our combination play was great but it was a good move, showed good patience, and he has a wand of a left foot and it was a terrific finish and he's disappointed he has not got a few more."
