Luis Suarez insists it is normal that Barcelona are searching for his replacement, despite his fine form.
The Uruguayan stole the show during El Clasico on Sunday, scoring a hat-trick as the Catalan side thrashed their rivals 5-1.
Despite his scoring record this season, which has seen him score seven goals in 14 appearances, Suarez is under no illusions that his time at the Nou Camp will not last forever.
The hierarchy at the club are ruthless when it comes to moving players on, with Ousmane Dembele the latest star who will reportedly be shown the door in January.
And the former Liverpool striker admits he does have an expiration date when it comes to life at the Spanish champions.
'That Barcelona are looking for a nine… it's normal. I'm already 31 years old,' he told Uruguayan radio station Sport 890.
Perhaps showing his age a little, Suarez has moaned about the introduction of new technology into football, specifically that of VAR.
Speaking in the same interview about the problems of checking the legitimacy of each and every goal, he complained: 'You lose a spark.
'At even the slightest doubt defenders raise their hands and the forward doesn't celebrate because of possible doubts. Later if they give you the goal as valid, you don't do it anymore.
'The adrenaline of celebrating a goal is divine, and VAR takes those little things away.'
begongq
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Luis Suarez's record for Barcelona - 169 games 134 goals 65 assists One of the greatest strikers the game has ever seen, there I said it.
Samowen
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Suarez u deserve it
Henryrukis
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it is indeed the right thing looking for a striker. they need to be planning and preparing for life after Luis, Leo, and busquet,and Gerard p. these players can't be forever. but the truth is they will be very hard to replace because they the best that the game has ever seen.
YousufTauseef
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please barca dont let him go he is world class striker
Viswajiithmessi
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Suarez is one of the best number nines in the business[cup][cup][cup][cup] although he doesn't deserve the ballon d'or he atleast deserves a place in the World xi if barça are looking for a replacement then I would suggest Mauro icardi to return to camp nou [Comeon][Comeon]