Luis Suarez is out for an indefinite period after injuring his right calf in Barcelona’s LaLiga game defeat to Athletic Bilbao yesterday, vc sports. sports. blog reports

However The 32-year-old striker had to be replaced before half-time at San Mames after receiving treatment following a shot that hit the post.

Lionel Messi missed the match with a calf issue of his own, suffered shortly before Barca travelled to the United States for two friendly matches against Napoli last week

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Suarez’s early withdrawal was the first time he has been substituted in the first half of a La Liga game since he joined Barca from Liverpool in 2014.

The Uruguayan netted 25 times in all competitions for the Catalan giants last season and will look to play another pivotal role in their ambition to retain the title when he returns from injury.

Suarez’s early withdrawal was the first time he has been substituted in the first half of a La Liga game since he joined Barca from Liverpool in 2014.

The Uruguayan scored 25 goals in all competitions for the Catalan giants last season and will look to play another vital role in their ambition to retain the title when he returns from injury.

Messi and Suarez combined together scored 76 goals between them last season, with goalscoring duties now likely to fall to Antoine Greizmann and Ousmane Dembele as Barca prepare for their next league encounter against Real Betis.

Griezmann debuted against Athletic, but Suarez’s injury and Coutinho’s departure could see Barca ramp up their interest in former player Neymar, who looks increasingly likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain.