Walter Ferreira following his death, after the 64-year-old
passed away following a long battle with cancer.
Ferreira, nicknamed 'Holy Hand', helped Suarez make a
remarkable recovery following surgery on a meniscus injury
to his left knee in the build-up to the 2014 World Cup,
winning his race against fitness.
Ferreira - also credited with helping the likes of Uruguay
stars Daniel Fonseca and Paolo Montero return from injuries
in recent decades - interrupted his own cancer treatment in
order to aid Suarez's rehabilitation.
Suarez needed less than a month to get back to full fitness
following the injury sustained in training and, on his return to
action, dedicated his first goal against England in their 2-1
group-stage victory to the physio.
A photo posted by Luis Suarez (@luissuarez9) onJan 3Rd 2016.
"Today we lost more than a friend ... a fighter who, day by
day, not only fought for himself but for everyone else," the
Barcelona man posted via social media.
"I'll never forget what you did for me, because you taught
me many things in life, which I still have present. Thank you
for the opportunity to play a World Cup. Thank you for all
you gave football and thanks for what a great human being
you were.
"I'll never forget. My deepest condolences to the family. Rest
in peace, WALTER."
Suarez's brace against England proved to be his only goals
at the World Cup as Uruguay exited in the round of 16 with a
2-0 defeat to Colombia.
Suarez was suspended for that defeat having bitten Italy
defender Giorgio Chiellini in their final group-stage game -
his actions leading to a four-month ban from competitive
football.
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