Scottish Daily Mail

PHYSIO’S CANCER DELAY FOR LUIS

- BOB TREASURE

LUIS SUAREZ’S physio postponed his own cancer treatment to ensure the Uruguay striker was fit for his destructio­n of England. Walter Ferreira, 63, was s due to undergo treatment before the World Cup. His decision to cancel it paid off on Thursday as Suarez’s brace sank England. Suarez, who rushed over to Ferreira (right) after giving Uruguay a firsthalf lead, had worked with the physio after knee surgery urgery four weeks ago. Ferreira said: ‘I am grateful the coaching staff had the confidence to send Luis to work with me.’

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