Barcelona forward, Luiz Suarez has blamed his recent poor form on pressure to assist Lionel Messi succeed. The Uruguayan has struggled since the beginning of the term, failing to convert available opportunities. Speaking with Sports ahead of the international break, the player claimed that he often gets 'angry' when he 'fails' because of the pressure of 'looking for Messi'.
He however explained that his goal drought was under control as he was not losing his mind over his current state. "I don't think there's been any anxiety. Anxious would be to have the ball and try to beat five players. In that sense, I'm calm."
He assured that he would use the break to rest and rediscover his form. He lamented that his current situation was because he was rushed out of injury to assist his national side.
"My plan is to rest and recover properly. After the injury I had, I rushed things with my knee and long-term that can harm you. I had a lot of pressure physically, just making it for the national team and until now there wasn't a break."
Suarez also hinted that the current situation has not affected his relationship with Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde.
"Valverde is more relaxed when he speaks to you, he knows how to treat players. The coach knows where I perform best and where I feel comfortable. In training sessions you can tell that the staff have played before, the coach has surprised me in a good way."
