Suárez’s Physical Strain: Sporting Star Played 99% of Possible Minutes

“Notice players who are not at their maximum, Luis Suárez is one of them. He has physical problems.” Those were the words of Rui Borges following the match against Bodo/Glimt in Norway, confirming concerns that the forward isn’t currently at peak fitness due to a heavy workload. In his last 17 games, the Colombian international has played a remarkable 16 full matches, including extra time against Santa Clara in the cup, with his only limited appearance coming against Moreirense when he was substituted in the 77th minute. Adding it all up, he’s played 1,547 minutes out of a possible 1,560!