Luis Suarez Set to Undergo Knee Surgery After Playing Through Pain ‘for Several Weeks’

?Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is set to undergo surgery on his right knee, with the forward due to visit a doctor regarding the ongoing problem that has troubled him for ‘several weeks’.

Suarez has been a key figure for La Blaugrana this season, featuring 23 times so far. The Uruguayan has managed to find the back of the net 14 times in all competitions in 2019/20, while he has also contributed 11 assists. 

The 32-year-old has played the full 90 minutes in eight of ?Barcelona’s last ten games in all competitions, although he was unable to help his side progress to the final of the Supercopa de España last time out, as the Catalan giants lost 3-2 to Atlético Madrid on Thursday.

?SPORT are now reporting that the attacker will be seen on Saturday by a doctor due to an ongoing knee problem. Roman Cugat will look at his knee and the report states that ‘everything indicates’ that ?Suarez will need to undergo surgery in order to get it fixed. 

The Barça man has been in pain for ‘several weeks’ and, as a result, he has been unable to play at his optimum level. SPORT’s report also states that sources at the club informed them that the player required an injection to play against ?Atlético on Thursday. 

If surgery is required, La Blaugrana could be without the forward for some time, which would be a major blow to manager Ernesto Valverde. However, Suarez is said to be ‘happy’ to have the operation now, with the player keen to be fit for the final part of the season. 

Following Thursday’s defeat, Valverde’s future at the club was once again called into question. However, both Lionel Messi and Suarez offered their backing to the under-fire manager, with Suarez ?himself insisting that the manager doesn’t carry ‘any blame’.

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