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Can Luis Suarez find his goal-scoring form?

By Sarah Salahpour

LISBON, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 27: Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona in action during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Sporting CP and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Alvalade on September 27, 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
LISBON, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 27: Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona in action during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Sporting CP and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Alvalade on September 27, 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images) /
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 01: Luis Suarez of Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Las Palmas at Camp Nou on October 1, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 01: Luis Suarez of Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Las Palmas at Camp Nou on October 1, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) /

Barcelona supporters are becoming very worried about Luis Suarez’s recent form. Can the striker get back to his goal-scoring self?

Barcelona’s season has kicked-off in a perfect manner with 9 consecutive wins, and their star player Lionel Messi enjoying one of his best starts ever with 11 goals. Despite the Argentine’s wonderful success this campaign, his fellow teammate Luis Suarez is struggling to find his form and find the back of the net.

The striker is usually lethal up front, destroying the opposing defense with excellent goals and strong runs; however, the Catalan club is lacking this dangerous player. It seems as if Barca have lost 2/3 of the ‘MSN,’ as Suarez is not his ordinary-biting self on the pitch and it is definitely making some headlines in the city of Cataluyna.

2016/2017 vs. 2017/2018

Last season, the Uruguayan was a goal-scoring machine, netting 29 times and making 13 assists in La Liga. The South American player finished second behind Messi for most goals in the Spanish League. In the Champions League, Suarez was also critical to the team. He gave a handful of assists and scored three goals, meanwhile, in the Copa Del Rey, the Barcelona forward clinched four goals.

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Although he had great numbers last season, it has definitely been a slow start this year, as the 30-year-old has only scored twice and has delivered one assist. Unusual numbers for the footballer.

Is the pressure getting to him?

His performances are very mediocre, which has resulted in fans wanting the forward on the bench until he finds his form again.

In addition, the player is also feeling the pressure. In Los Blaugrana’s recent politically controversial match against Las Palmas, Suarez missed a big opportunity to get his name on the scoreboard in the final minutes of the game. This resulted in the striker tearing up his No.9 jersey, as he stormed off the field in frustration, leaving Barcelona to play with only 10 men before the referee blew the final whistle.

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What’s next for the player?

Suarez is definitely suffering a bad spell, but this happens to players, especially when you are competing all the time. He will be given time to recharge his batteries with the upcoming international break, as the footballer will hope to return to Barcelona with some fresh feet and make an impact in Barca’s next La Liga match against Atletico Madrid on October 14th.

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