La Liga 2019: Luis Suarez Injured in Barcelona vs Athletic Club Opening Game
Uruguay forward Luis Suarez strained his right calf during Barcelonas 1-0 loss to Athletic Club in their opening match of the 2019-20 La Liga season, the Catalan club said on Saturday.
Barcelona, August 18: Uruguay forward Luis Suarez strained his right calf during Barcelonas 1-0 loss to Athletic Club in their opening match of the 2019-20 La Liga season, the Catalan club said on Saturday.
Suarez was forced off the pitch in the 37th minute of Friday's game and was replaced by Brazil midfielder Rafinha, reports Efe news. Lionel Messi-Less Barcelona Lose to Atletico Bilbao, Netizens Troll Spanish Club Over Their First Defeat in the La Liga Opening Game in 11 Years!
"Tests carried out on Saturday morning have confirmed that first team player Luis Suarez has an injured right calf," a club statement said.
"His recovery will dictate his return to action," it added.
However, Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez Friday evening called up Suarez for the friendlies against Costa Rica and the United States on September 6 and 10, respectively.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 18, 2019 08:43 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).