As Suarez writes himself into Barca history, Coutinho looks dispensable
30 April 2019
The South American duo will be ready to face Liverpool together for the first time in tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Nou Camp, aiming to help Barca reach the final for the first time in four years. Coutinho eventually took up the baton from Suarez as Liverpool’s most influential player and helped spark the revival, but they have had no such struggles since the Brazilian departed in January 2018 for an eye-watering 142 million pounds.
It is easy to forget that Suarez was a maligned figure when he joined Barca after biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup, and that the club he had just joined were in transition, showing signs of decline.Suarez, however, proved to be the link the Catalans were missing, an insatiable goalscorer who could also free space for his team mates with his physical presence and work rate.
Things seemed much easier for Coutinho when he joined a fully formed, all-conquering side and had a role waiting for him in the team as Andres Iniesta prepared to depart.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Suarez to miss rest of Arsenal's campaign with injury(Reuters) - Arsenal's Spanish loanee Denis Suarez said on Monday he will miss the rest of the season after suffering a groin injury.
Read more »
Suarez to miss rest of Arsenal's campaign with injuryLangkah 'corrective' itu mampu menyelamatkan kanak-kanak tersebut daripada terjebak dengan gejala sosial dan memberi mereka masa depan yang lebih cerah.
Read more »
Suarez to miss rest of Arsenal's campaign due to injury | Malay MailLONDON, April 30 ― Arsenal's Spanish loanee Denis Suarez said yesterday he will miss the rest of the season after suffering a groin injury. The 25-year-old midfielder has made just six appearances for Arsenal since making a temporary switch from Barcelona in January and last played for the north...
Read more »
Suarez to miss rest of Arsenal's campaign due to injury | Malay MailLONDON, April 30 ― Arsenal's Spanish loanee Denis Suarez said yesterday he will miss the rest of the season after suffering a groin injury. The 25-year-old midfielder has made just six appearances for Arsenal since making a temporary switch from Barcelona in January and last played for the north...
Read more »
Klopp hopes Firmino will be fit for Barca clash | Malay MailLIVERPOOL, April 27 ― Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp sounded hopeful that his striker Roberto Firmino, who missed yesterday's 5-0 Premier League win over Huddersfield Town, will be fit to face Barcelona on Wednesday. The Merseysiders, who have moved back to the top of the English league table,...
Read more »
Messi rested as win over Alaves edges Barca closer to the title | Malay MailBARCELONA, April 24 — Barcelona will win La Liga today if Atletico Madrid lose to Valencia after a 2-0 victory over Alaves gave them a 12-point lead at the top of the table. Lionel Messi started on the bench at Mendizorrotza yesterday in a move that made clear just how comfortable Barca are in...
Read more »
Messi fires Barca to eighth La Liga title in 11 years | Malay MailBARCELONA, April 28 — Lionel Messi clinched an eighth La Liga title for Barcelona in 11 seasons yesterday as he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at home to Levante. The Argentine star struck his league-leading 34th goal of the campaign after coming off the bench for the second half to help Barca...
Read more »
Another chance for Barca's old guard to leave heavier stamp on Europe | Malay MailBARCELONA, April 30 ― It was ten years ago Alex Ferguson dubbed them the best team he had ever faced but those left from Barcelona's iconic generation still have work to do. Three remain and when Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique line up against Liverpool tomorrow, they may wonder if...
Read more »
Liverpool's flying full-backs ready to face Barca in Champions League clash | Malay MailLIVERPOOL, April 30 ― Neither Trent Alexander-Arnold nor Andrew Robertson have Lionel Messi's star power, but the buccaneering Liverpool defenders could play just as vital a role as the Barcelona captain in their mouth-watering Champions League semi-final. Virgil van Dijk has hogged the spotlight...
Read more »
Liverpool say Coutinho sale launched club’s European elite return | Malay MailLONDON, April 30 ― Liverpool have grown used to seeing their prized assets snatched away by Spanish giants over the past decade, but the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona has helped lay the foundations for a successful rebuild at Anfield. Coutinho, who has struggled to match the expectations...
Read more »
Guardiola eyes history as City's treble chase heats up | Malay MailMANCHESTER, April 27 ― Manchester City face Burnley tomorrow at the start of a four-match spell that could see Pep Guardiola write a remarkable new chapter in English football history. Guardiola's side follow the crucial Premier League fixture at Turf Moor with games against Leicester and...
Read more »