Luis Suarez revealed mistake Barcelona made about Lionel Messi departure as he talks Araujo and Barca board

Luis Suarez revealed mistake Barcelona made about Lionel Messi departure as he talks Araujo and Barca board.

In Barcelona, Luis Suarez will be remembered for all that he accomplished during his six years at the Spotify Camp Nou.

With Neymar and Lionel Messi, he created one of the most lethal attacking trios in the history of the game. The three helped the Catalan club win multiple trophies. The Uruguayan international was signed from Liverpool in the summer of 2014.

In 2020, Suarez was made to leave the team when Ronald Koeman was hired as manager. The Uruguayan legend still has a soft spot in his heart for Barcelona, despite the fact that his departure may have left a sour taste.

The seasoned striker recently had a lengthy interview with MARCA and discussed a variety of topics, including his career at Barcelona and the current Blaugrana team led by Xavi Hernandez.

Messi sought a private box at Spotify Camp Nou for his and Suarez’s family in his contract demands from 2020, which caused a recent controversy, which Suarez addressed.

What’s funny, you ask? They spread the rumor that Messi wanted a box at the stadium for our families to sit together. like that was a significant event. You may review each deal signed by players at prestigious clubs. In reality, sharing a box might make things simpler for Barça.

The Uruguayan gave himself a 12 out of 10 rating for his time at Barcelona because, in his opinion, there weren’t many expectations placed on him when he first arrived, but he proved his worth playing alongside Messi and Neymar.

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“A 12 because I didn’t have very high hopes when I arrived because Leo [Messi] and Neymar were around. Though it was widely believed that three stars couldn’t coexist, we did. With our help, Barça became one of the greatest teams ever.

He acknowledged that, as his time at the club came to an end, he did start to slow down a bit, but he was still scoring 20 goals or more per season.

“Obviously, your level drops as your career draws to a close. However, even then, I consistently averaged 25 goals per season.

Regarding his friendship with Messi in the Barcelona locker room and rumors that they were creating issues, Suarez said: “Leo and I were normal in the locker room. We scored goals and had experience.”

He did, however, acknowledge that he wishes he had won another UEFA Champions League while playing for Barça. Should I have captured a second Champions League? Probably, yes. It irritates me. For example, not scoring on the road in the Champions League,” he remarked.

Suarez discussed the current Barcelona team and emphasized how the team’s combination of youth and experience may help it succeed.

“Add the knowledge of Jordi [Alba], Busi [Busquets], and Ter Stegen to that of Pedro, Gavi, and Ansu [Fati], who is returning. Barça has a team to contend for every championship.

The attacker added: “Everyone knows about the salary restriction issue when asked if he was shocked by the club’s attempts to trade Jordi Alba in the summer. He finds it challenging because he is unfamiliar with it. He will respond appropriately and attempt to improve the situation thanks to his mental fortitude and expertise.

Suarez also bemoaned the unlucky injury Ronald Araujo, a defender for Barcelona and a member of his Uruguayan national team, suffered just before the FIFA World Cup.

Araujo’s injury is truly unfortunate. He was performing at a very high level. Hope he can participate at the World Cup. We require him. In any case, he must maintain composure and avoid rushing. If not, it might backfire. He can’t lose everything to the World Cup.

Suarez continued, “I think that the people utilized the levers to show the board members that they trust their job, understanding the dangers that they have. The economic levers that Barcelona had to pull in the summer. Barça needs to sign players to regain their lost protagonism.

They are decisions of that moment, and you never know what would have happened, he remarked when asked if the club could have retained Messi if they had the levers in 2021.

Suarez said, in reference to how Koeman pushed him out of the club in the summer of 2020: “I would meet Koeman if I met him, but I hope that he shows to be a nice person and talks the truth.”

“I wish Koeman would come right out and tell me why I left Barcelona. It wasn’t for a technical or footballing reason, he continued.