Published 20:50 IST, November 19th 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.

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A few weeks ago, Luis Suarez completed  fifth-anniversary of his debut for Barcelona. In an interview with club, Uruguayan explained his good relationship with Lionel Messi and how Argentine has helped him at club over years. He also spoke about his debut and influence of former manr Luis Enrique.

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Barcelona: Luis Suarez's time with club

Luis Suarez is fourth top scorer in 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.

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Barcelona: Luis Suarez on Lionel Messi

It is a kwn fact that Suarez and Messi share a strong bond on and off pitch. But as Uruguayan reviewed his five years at club, he revealed how Messi has helped him at Catalan club.

two attackers have become very good friends during ir time toger at Camp u. According to Suarez,  duo hit it off right from start. Suarez revealed that he and his teammates feel very lucky that y get to work with Lionel Messi on a daily basis. According to Suarez, Lionel Messi has helped him a lot with his personal growth. bond y share off pitch has helped a lot in chemistry y exude on pitch. Suarez admires Messi's companionship but  one trait that Messi has helped him with is being relaxed.

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Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi are set to clash for ir national teams over international break. Uruguay are scheduled to play Argentina in a friendly in Tel Aviv on Monday.

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Luis Suarez relives his debut against Real Madrid in LaLiga

Luis Suarez also spoke about his debut back in 2014 against Real Madrid at 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 striker revealed support from Luis Enrique and manr's faith in him helped a lot to ease tension. He set up opening goal but finished on losing side as Barcelona lost 3-1.

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