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Where is the Luis Suarez of 2015/16?
It was not long ago that Luis Suarez was considered as the best striker in the world and was mentioned in the same breath as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. If not for his rather controversial past, the Uruguayan was also favourites to earn a podium finish in the Ballon d'Or, having netted 59 goals for Barcelona in 53 appearances during the 2015/16 season, helping them win the treble.
However, as has been the case for the better part of this year, a shadow of the man - who was feared around the world - took to the pitch for Barcelona. The 30-year-old looks to be bereft of confidence and lacks the hunger that once set him apart from the rest of the elite strikers.
Maybe it has to do with age but then 30 is not that old an age for a striker who sorely doesn't rely on his pace. It could have to do with his fitness, as the forward has recently returned from a knee injury, which kept him out for close to a month. Whatever it is, Barcelona sure must hope that he bounces back from this rut and gets back to his best, or else, the Catalan giants will have to consider parting ways with their prized asset, for the betterment of the team.
