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PIC: Suarez's attacking stats for Barca so far

More than six months since Luis Suarez signed for Barcelona and the perception is that he has mad...



PIC: Suarez's attacking st...
Soccer

PIC: Suarez's attacking stats for Barca so far

More than six months since Luis Suarez signed for Barcelona and the perception is that he has made a slow start to life alongside Lionel Messi and co.

But context is everything. The former Liverpool striker is getting up to speed after missing the first part of the season due to a ban for his World Cup bite.

And in addition, the Uruguayan is adapting to a new role within a team dynamic.

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Whereas Suarez was the fulcrum of the side at Liverpool where he had an all-action role as finisher and creator, his main job at Barcelona at the moment appears to be to create the space for Messi and Neymar to cut in from the flanks and deliver the goals.

Suarez's unselfish nature makes him a good fit for that role, even if it impacts on his own goal return.

But from 18 La Liga and European games this season, his attacking statistics remain very solid as you can see below. 

Combined Squawka stats for La Liga and the UEFA Champions League:

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