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Luis Suárez (Salto, Uruguay, 33 years old), a close friend of Leo Messi, feels pointed out by the directive of Josep María Bartomeu. The Uruguayan is presented as the head of the list of the victims in the shock plan designed by the board to purge 2-8 in Lisbon. The Uruguayan responded with an enigmatic message on social networks that has caused many interpretations: "Never forget that you are the architect of your own destiny." A message that puzzles Barça fans after Messi has expressed his doubts about his continuity at Barça. Through the mail, Suárez answered the questions from EL PAÍS.
Question. You are already the third scorer (198) in the history of FC Barcelona, behind Messi (634) and Kubala (194). A sufficient argument to justify his continuity in front of those who argue that it is time to negotiate his departure despite the fact that he has a contract until 2021? Do not forget that he has scored 20 goals this season despite being injured.
Answer . Goals are important in any team, but the requirement in Barcelona is absolute. As a striker, I not only try to score goals but also help the team in other ways. There is talk of some names that the president gave, of changes that can be made, but nobody told me that they want to do without me; If this is the desire of the club, it would be good if the person in charge you choose speaks directly to me. I've been at Barça for six years, enough time to say what they think. Better so filter if I am one of those who want me out. It remains to be seen. I also want the best for the club and my idea today is to continue, but if the club thinks that I am expendable, I have no problem speaking with those who decide.
Q. Do you feel jointly responsible for the situation at Barça?
R. When it is lost as it was lost in Lisbon, we are all responsible. That is clear, it would not be fair to single out one player or someone from the club. Sometimes it does seem that they want to personalize, but honestly I think that nobody can doubt my commitment to Barcelona.
Q. Would you accept being a substitute next season after what happened, the change of coach and knowing that on the president's list it is not essential?
A. Obviously. I would accept it here as I always accept it in my career. Competition is always good and if the coach considers that I should start from the bench, I have no problem helping with the role they give me. I think I can still contribute a lot to this club.
P. You are considered one of the heavyweights of the team and, in addition, it is known that you are a friend of Leo. Does that penalize you?
R. When you talk about heavyweights, you look at all those who have been in the club for the longest time. It is normal, but there is a lot of deception in all that because in reality everything changes from one year to the next. I don't like to compare, each place is different, but I remember that in Madrid the year that Ajax eliminated them from the Champions League they said that Kroos was finished, they wanted to retire Modric, they said that Ramos was a disaster and suddenly he was no longer worth No player. And the following year everything went better and again they were all phenomena and formed a legendary team. And of course it was and they are a great team, but with the defeat it is already known that it shoots against everything and everyone. And it's a shame because that's the way it is all the time, people have opinions on everything and above all they can be judged very easily: what is white today, tomorrow is black and vice versa. I honestly think that sometimes there is a lack of coherence, patience and especially memory. When there is a lack of knowledge or arguments to explain things in depth, an easy and simple reason is usually taken, a phrase to repeat, but football is more complex. And, on the other hand, being a friend of Leo is a pride for me, because there are no friends on the field, there are teammates and we are here to help each other with a common goal. And, off the court, I am extremely lucky to have as a friend an excellent person like Leo, a friendship that goes beyond playing together today, which is something circumstantial.
Q. Do you have a diagnosis of what happened against Bayern?
A. It was one of those days where everything went wrong. We were overwhelmed and did not know how to fix it. It is not an excuse but it has been a very strange year for everything, and of course the format influences; Bayern adapted and mentalized much better for an atypical tie. Perhaps we came with some doubts and Bayern had it all very clear.
P. Was the problem Bayern?
R. They are very good, very strong. In a double game we will never know what could have happened; surely they would also have eliminated us, I don't know. But it is true that we at the Camp Nou get older and that playing away from there always costs us a little more.
R. Would you like to stay?
A. Yes, as long as I am counted on, I want to continue contributing as much as I can. I have felt the support of the people since I arrived and that also gives me a lot of strength to continue.
Q. Do I speak to Koeman?
A. Not yet.
Q. How do you feel after a year complicated by injuries?
R. It was a very strange year, with stops. Rest is going to be better for me psychologically than physically. On the day of Bayern I noticed that I was already well, that I was already adjusting to the return, after the operation.
P. Kubala already has a statue, should Luis Suárez have his?
A. I don't think so. Kubala was a phenomenon. If my work is valued and everything I did and still do for the club is taken into account, it already serves me and leaves me very happy.