Just-retired striker Luis Suárez has criticized Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa for the way he treated players during the Copa America, saying the “friction” hurts.

Luis Suarez gave an interview for the ages, one that will open up a lot of cans of worms as Marcelo Bielsa’s days as Uruguayan national team manager seem numbered.

Luis Suárez detailed the rigorous training protocols and team conducts established by coach Marcelo Bielsa upon his arrival at the Uruguay national team.

Luis Suárez said he feels “hurt” by the culture instilled by manager Marcelo Bielsa within the walls of the Uruguayan national team. Suárez, who in September announced his retirement from the national team,

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, a Uruguayan legend who retired from the national team last month as the all-time leading scorer, blasted coach Marcelo Bielsa on Thursday for the “toxic culture” he created upon his arrival in 2023.

Luis Suarez lamented the negative atmosphere in Uruguay's facilities and said the coach didn't even greet players in the morning.

Luis Suarez has been speaking about life under Marcelo Bielsa, having recently retired from international duty. Does Darwin Nunez share the same view as his Liverpool predecessor?