Upon his arrival from Barcelona, Luis Suarez has had to get used to some harsh realities at Atletico Madrid, with the first being he no longer has Lionel Messi at his side as he looks to affect the outcome of matches, and he is no longer an untouchable player on the pitch either.
Diego Simeone won't hesitate in bringing the Uruguayan off when he sees fit, and even though the coronavirus may be significantly affecting his performances, Suarez is needed at the head of Atleti's attack which have meant that three games after testing negative for COVID-19, he is still ending matches on the bench.
Of the 12 official matches played for Atletico, Suarez has only managed 90 minutes in two of them - against Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia and Real Betis in LaLiga Santander. In every other game, he has been substituted with the exception of his debut which saw him come on in the second half against Granada.
Simeone hasn't been perturbed by the fact his team needed goals against Huesca, Villarreal, RB Salzburg or Real Madrid, the Argentine coach took off his biggest goal threat for players he trusted, and came off in the derby 73 minutes in without once testing Thibaut Courtois.
Scoring without a No.9
In Salzburg, Suarez played 12 minutes less than at Valdebebas and was left angry by Simeone's decision, but the truth is his performance was inconsequential.
Without the speed which has characterised his career, out of his comfort zone and with limited chances to have a shot at goal, it seemed the ball was on fire when it did reach him. Angel Correa was his replacement and he improved the performance of the Atleti team.
Atletico Madrid have been pushed further away from the opposition goal in their last two games, and as a result Suarez must regain that physical edge which allows him to be more competitive when he is on the pitch, and get into the areas where he can decide games.
Focussing on Suarez's last season with Barcelona, Suarez didn't pull up any trees either. Playing the entire first four matches of the Champions League, and in LaLiga Santander something similar happened in that he only saw the final whistle in six of his 11 appearances.
reubekopty
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But they old now though , let’s just appreciate what they have done and know in ourselves that curtain is about to come down for all of them!
True they are not as Good as before
reubekopty
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Suarez is a liability in any team. He stays in one spot and wants all the balls. The only thing he’s good at right now is to set on the beach
u are wrong Suarez is Still Good but he is now tired
dupacmort
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But he is still a player 😘😘
-a-
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Suarez is a liability in any team. He stays in one spot and wants all the balls. The only thing he’s good at right now is to set on the beach
Your just mad he left, get over it.
Fimbelm
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Suarez is a liability in any team. He stays in one spot and wants all the balls. The only thing he’s good at right now is to set on the beach
Jealousy will kill some people [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Canada4638478
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Suarez is a liability in any team. He stays in one spot and wants all the balls. The only thing he’s good at right now is to set on the beach
vunlpsy
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thats why barca got ride of him is finished
Jj-leba
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what if suarez goes to liverpool, messi to Manchester city and ronaldo to Manchester united in 2021
But they old now though , let’s just appreciate what they have done and know in ourselves that curtain is about to come down for all of them!
febakly
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Suarez is no longer the player he used to be. And Koeman saw this and decided his first task as manager of Barca is to replace the Uruguayan with younger players.
AnasumarAbdullahi
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Suarez go back to Barcelona or follow messi if messi leave barca
NeelrajGohil
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Ronaldo and Suarez they became old but messi is still good
bro messi and suarez both are 33
fauikoru
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what if suarez goes to liverpool, messi to Manchester city and ronaldo to Manchester united in 2021
Ronaldo and Suarez they became old but messi is still good
NeelrajGohil
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it wouldd be could on video games
yes
Neuabilnpu
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what if suarez goes to liverpool, messi to Manchester city and ronaldo to Manchester united in 2021
it wouldd be could on video games
NeelrajGohil
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what if suarez goes to liverpool, messi to Manchester city and ronaldo to Manchester united in 2021
Realmadridforlife555
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he will prove his haters wrong
darrenham
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World cup bites n betrayal against pools round up what he deserved now
Seadog66
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He is still Hungry
AtuunaJoshua
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Then Suerez have to Go back to Barca Or Follow Messi to Man City 😂
fawcdemnps
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he is still the top scorer for atletico right ?