Luis Suarez

Former Barcelona and Liverpool star Luis Suarez has, on Friday, opened up on his first impression of compatriot and international teammate Federico Valverde ...

I don’t want to compare, but the characteristics are similar. A box to box player, with punch, change of pace, a lot of arrival... ‘Already in 2017, when Fede debuted in the National Team, I said that he reminded me of Steven Gerrard, who was my teammate at Liverpool.

Luis Suarez will go down as a legend at Barcelona for everything he achieved during his six years at Spotify Camp Nou. Signed from Liverpool in the summer ...

It is because of what he transmits and the confidence in his idea.” On whether his time in European football was over, Suarez, who joined Nacional in the summer, said: “My European career is done, and I am proud of it. They are one of the candidates.” Barça needed to sign players and get back the protagonism they had lost.” He can’t risk it all for the World Cup.” When asked if he was surprised about the club’s attempts to sell Jordi Alba in the summer, the forward added: “Everyone knows about the salary limit issue. Let’s hope that he can play in the World Cup. They gave him the tools as well. The Uruguayan international also gave his vote of confidence to current manager Xavi to lead Barcelona back to where they belong, saying: “I think that Xavi is showing that he can take Barça back to the top. While his exit might have left a bitter taste, the Uruguayan superstar continues to hold Barcelona close to his heart. Like not scoring away in the Champions League as well,” he said. “A 12, due to the expectations with which I arrived, which were not so high since Leo [Messi] and Neymar were there.

The icon striker of the Uruguay national team, Luis Suárez, offered a few words in an interview where he spoke about the current situation at Barça and ...

If it crossed me with him, I expect that Ronald had the greatness, that had like player in the club, to say me the truth to the face of why was me, and that did not go me by reasons futbolísticos or technicians", sentenced the now forward of National. The 'crowbars' surprise, but saw it like a vote of confidence of the partner to the directive to try give him gone back to the situation, with the risk that comport, but assuming that they went to do good contractings and give him back to the Barça the leadership that had lost", affirmed the 'charrúa'. It said that three roosters in a coop could not coexist and showed that we could surrender, with the role of each one, but carrying to this Barça when being the best of the history these years. It began his intervention mentioning the present the Barça and the 'crowbars' of Joan Laporta. "The time happens, and yes, by education and respect, would greet him. [Luis Suárez](https://www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com/en/tags/luis-suarez), third maximum goleador in the history of the FC Barcelona, has conceded an interview in front of the microphones of the newspaper 'MARK' during the friendly of the selection of Uruguay in front of Iran in Austria.

For the better half of the last decade, Luis Suarez tormented Real Madrid's defence in every El Clasico. The Uruguayan, aptly nicknamed El Pistolero, ...

In the goal against Mallorca, my great power and my good shot in the same play. Luckily the ball went in and the whole team celebrated.” The Uruguayan international has reflected on his excellent performances up until this point of the campaign. In just eight games this season, the 24-year-old has scored four goals and provided two assists. After a short stint at Atletico Madrid, Suarez closed the curtains on his career in Europe earlier this year and moved to Nacional. For the better half of the last decade, Luis Suarez tormented Real Madrid’s defence in every El Clasico.

Luis Suarez is enjoying himself back in his native Uruguay, where he has directly contributed to 7 goals in 8 matches for Nacional.

The Uruguayan midfielder has been something of a revelation at the start of the season in Spain. “He has similar abilities. Luis Suarez is enjoying himself back in his native Uruguay, where he has directly contributed to 7 goals in 8 matches for Nacional.

Luis Suarez arrives with the tracksuit of the Uruguay national team, together with Diego Godin, the captain of the side. He will soon compete in his fourth ...

It was a difficult and complicated decision, because I am close to a World Cup, but I left with the conviction and certainty that I was taking the right step, because I had to set the pace of preparation. He is a coach who grew up there, and knows what the club and the fans need. You always have to have respect for Argentina, but in Qatar even more, because of the way they have been playing. They are one of the candidates. He is a player who sets a trend in the group and in the defence for his personality and versatility. I am proud of the career I had. But the personality of that Luis is still the same: wanting to win, to fight, to triumph. Time goes by, and yes, out of politeness and respect, I would greet him. Was there still the 'must' of winning a second Champions League? Yes, maybe there was that little thorn, like mine of not scoring away goals in the Champions League, but I gave my all to the club. Some aspects can be improved, but the ambition to be competitive is still the same as that Luis. We decided to return to the team that saw me leave, to which I am very grateful.

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde 'reminds' Uruguay team-mate Luis Suarez of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

Hence, it made sense to come to Uruguay, not because it is a minor league, but to close a circle." [has been linked with a move to Anfield](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-real-madrid-fede-valverde-25153144) in recent times, but it seems unlikely Madrid would be willing to let the star leave. "I already did my European career and I left there very proud. He did very well." "He has similar conditions. "For this reason, he could not finish, after Atletico, in another inferior team. [Full Liverpool squad available for Brighton as Klopp handed major injury boost](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-squad-brighton-jurgen-klopp-25151545) [Liverpool owners FSG 'no longer in fight' to purchase new football team](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-owners-fsg-football-team-25149198) [Jurgen Klopp explains Calvin Ramsay training plan and when he can 'get a game' at Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/calvin-ramsay-jurgen-klopp-liverpool-25151085) [Stunning images of Liverpool Anfield Road redevelopment released](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stunning-images-liverpool-anfield-road-25149286) [Liverpool 'target next Erling Haaland' with £17.5m price tag](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-target-next-erling-haaland-25144128) What better career than that in Europe!" I had many options, many, before coming to Nacional, but the meaning of coming to my country was also that: Groningen, Ajax, Liverpool, Barça, Atletico... I saw Fede coming and he has made tremendous progress, surrounded by big stars. [Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2022/09/30/6336e3de22601d64518b4598.html) about the talented Valverde and how he reminds him of Gerrard: "I, honestly, and there are the newspaper archives, already in 2017, when Fede debuted in the National Team, I already said that he reminded me of Steven Gerrard, who was my teammate at Liverpool. [Jurgen Klopp theory set to be tested as private message sums up Liverpool mood](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-theory-set-tested-25145466)