How Luis Suarez is reacting to his bad run of form

Luis Suarez had a night to forget in Lyon. It was his fifth game without scoring, although at 32 this dip in form is not setting off too many alarms.

Luis has the experience of having gone through similar runs for form in his career, worse even, but he has always overcome them.

Suarez’s confidence is reinforced by his physical condition, better than at other points in his career.

He’s at his lowest weight since he arrived at Barcelona, he is fit and feels strong.

Suarez’s knee problems have gone away too, so his problems in front of goal have nothing to do with fitness.

MENTALITY

Suarez has a high level of responsibility at Barcelona and his idea is to keep playing there for years before retiring, leading the group along with the captains. He’s not one of the chosen four but acts like a leader in the shadows.

For example, he’s stepped forward in recent weeks to help Coutinho, whom he’s had a friendship with since their Liverpool days.

Suarez knows the team cannot depend just on Lionel Messi’s goals to carry them and he must contribute. Valverde praises him for his generosity on the pitch and hard work, but Suarez will keep his head and try to get back on the scoresheet.

Another thing is his shows of frustration during the game, but that’s always been part of his character. He will keep persisting because the goals will come back. He’s shown that through his career.