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Ronald Koeman forces Luis Suarez to train alone

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Luis Suarez’s days at the Camp Nou are nearing their end, with Ronald Koeman making sure the Uruguayan does not disrupt first-team proceedings. 

After six years at the Camp Nou, Luis Suarez is not fancied by Barcelona. He is two goals away from reaching 200 competitive goals for the Catalan club but looks unlikely to reach that milestone.

Suarez was told by new manager, Ronaldo Koeman, that his time was up at the club. The former Liverpool man relayed the information to his representatives, who are busy finding new employers for him. 

Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with his signature. The rumor mill is rife with linkages with the Old Lady, where he would team-up with Cristiano Ronaldo. 

In the wake of his impending departure, the polarising forward is on the receiving end of disrespectful treatment by Barcelona. Daily Mail reported that Suarez was forced to train alone at the club. 

The directives regarding Suarez came from Koeman, who has been blunt in his dealing with the expert marksman. The Dutch tactician told him his services were no longer needed over a phone call and continue to deal with him heavy-handed. 

Treatment given out to Suarez is in part to signal the club’s intent to Lionel Messi. The Argentine reversed his decision to leave Barcelona recently after sending a burofax to terminate his contract with the Spanish giants. 

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