Suarez: I was used to playing with pain & dragged on with discomfort for years

The Barcelona striker has given an interview to RAC1, in which he spoke about his injury, contract renewal prospects and Sunday's Clásico against Real Madrid.

Luis Suarez is looking forward to getting back playing as soon as possible and hopes to renew his contract with Barcelona.

The Uruguayan striker underwent an operation in January to correct a knee issue that has been bothering him for years.

In an interview with RAC1, Suarez said he “was used to playing with pain. I dragged on with discomfort for years and because of that I was putting pressure on other areas of the knee.

“I know that I am criticized for my operations and my discomfort, but I am strong in the face of these comments and what I will try is to do is come back sooner than what is being said.”

Looking ahead to the Clásico on Sunday, the Uruguayan international is hopeful, saying: "if we win it will be a major blow [to Real Madrid].” Leaders Barcelona would go five points ahead of Madrid if they manage to win at the Bernabéu this weekend.