The new role of Luis Suarez

Luis Suárez has had a testimonial presence in a very important week for Atlético. The Uruguayan striker did not play at the start against Celta and Cholo continued to rely on the forward formed by Correa and João Félix, who offered such good performance against Manchester United in the Champions League. Luis Suárez came on for João Félix in the 72nd minute of the match against the Galician team and played the final stretch, already with 2-0 on the scoreboard.

Last Wednesday, against Manchester United, he did not play a minute. When Simeone retired João Félix in the 75th minute, Griezmann came on for him. Thus, it is the second consecutive meeting of Luis Suárez as a substitute. In the previous league match, against Osasuna, in Pamplona, ​​he scored Atlético’s second goal after an assist from João Félix. He was then traded in the 71st minute for Kondogbia. But it seems clear that the Uruguayan has already been losing prominence in the team. It seems clear that Luis Suárez must assume another role at Atlético, one very different from last season.

It will be necessary to see in the next parties, because the Cholo already has to Griezmann. And João Félix is ​​at a great level. Same as Strap. Four players for two positions. And Cunha is recovering from his injury, so he could play the final stretch of the exercise. The competition within the team is very great, also in attack.

Luis Suárez has played 34 official competition matches this season (25 from LaLiga, six from the Champions League, two from the Copa de Rey and one from the Spanish Super Cup). He has scored nine goals in the league tournament, one in the Champions League and another in the Cup. In total, eleven goals. And given three assists, all in LaLiga. The Uruguayan already knows that he will have to make good use of his opportunities, since Correa, Griezmann and João Félix will make it difficult for his coach.

Luis Suárez, 35 years old, ends his contract with Atlético at the end of the season and it seems complicated that he can continue another campaign in the Wanda Metropolitano entity. Although right now his big goal, like that of the whole team, is to finish in the top four in the league championship and do well in the Champions League. And Simeone still needs his goals.