Published 10:28 IST, November 16th 2019
Barcelona: Luis Suarez explains how Lionel Messi has helped him at the club
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has spoken about the friendship he shares with Lionel Messi and how the Argentine has helped him on and off the pitch. Read more.
- SportFit
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A few weeks ago, Luis Suarez completed the fifth-anniversary of his debut for Barcelona. In an interview with the club, the Uruguayan explained his good relationship with Lionel Messi and how the Argentine has helped him at the club over the years. He also spoke about his debut and the influence of former manager Luis Enrique.
Barcelona: Luis Suarez's time with the club
Luis Suarez is the fourth top scorer in the history of Barça with 185 goals in 260 games. He's currently only nine away from third-placed Ladislau Kubala. He has scored 137 goals in 173 appearances in LaLiga for Barcelona.
Barcelona: Luis Suarez on Lionel Messi
It is a known fact that Suarez and Messi share a strong bond on and off the pitch. But as the Uruguayan reviewed his five years at the club, he revealed how Messi has helped him at the Catalan club.
The two attackers have become very good friends during their time together at the Camp Nou. According to Suarez, the duo hit it off right from the start. Suarez revealed that he and his teammates feel very lucky that they get to work with Lionel Messi on a daily basis. According to Suarez, Lionel Messi has helped him a lot with his personal growth. The bond they share off the pitch has helped a lot in the chemistry they exude on the pitch. Suarez admires Messi's companionship but the one trait that Messi has helped him with is being relaxed.
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi are set to clash for their national teams over the international break. Uruguay are scheduled to play Argentina in a friendly in Tel Aviv on Monday.
Luis Suarez relives his debut against Real Madrid in the LaLiga
Luis Suarez also spoke about his debut back in 2014 against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Suarez, who hadn't played a game in months (as he was serving a suspension), was lacking rhythm and was pretty nervous. But the striker revealed the support from Luis Enrique and the manager's faith in him helped a lot to ease the tension. He set up the opening goal but finished on the losing side as Barcelona lost 3-1.
Updated 20:50 IST, November 19th 2019