As he continued to serve his lengthy ban for the infamous biting incident involving Branislav Ivanovic,, many wondered whether Suarez would ever wear the red of Liverpool again.
A move away from Anfield – with the Emirates one of a number of likely destinations – was widely predicted, but like the Phoenix from the flames, Suarez has risen again as the idol of the Kop.
Whilst some continued to question his commitment to the cause, Suarez has gone about his business with both supreme professionalism and brilliance that knows no bounds.
After sitting out the early part of the season, the Uruguayan chose October to send out a dual message to the world – I’m here to stay...and I’m here to win trophies.
Suarez marked his first Anfield appearance since April with a goal in the 3-1 win against Crystal Palace, and ended the month with a stunning hat-trick against West Brom.
Brendan Rodgers hailed Suarez as ‘a complete striker’ and said: “Luis’s first goal, his invention in front of goal, was incredible and his two other goals were first class.
“He can score all types of goals, he is a tireless worker and I knew once I got the commitment from him in the summer he wasn't going to walk out. He's been great from then on."
Whilst Suarez has produced a number of moments of individual genius, he would be the first to give credit to his super strike partner Daniel Sturridge – the new SAS of the Premier League.
Sturridge also polled plenty of votes for his performances for club and country during October, but was edged out of the top three by Rooney and Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil.
Find out the winners of the PFA Fan's Player of the Month October 2013 award for the Championship, League One and League Two here.