Luis Suárez, Pavlidis or Samu? Pedro Sousa picks the league's best | OneFootball

The situation of Luis Suárez at Sporting continues to generate discussion, but the striker’s performances on the pitch seem to speak louder. Pedro Sousa and Gonçalo Monteiro analyzed the way Rui Borges has protected the Colombian and the impact he has had on the Lions’ team.

The two commentators also discussed Suárez’s recent statements, made after the transfer window closed, and the whole context surrounding the striker over the past few weeks. Despite the controversy around the player, the importance he carries in attack was highlighted, especially because of his ability to score and assist.

Pedro Sousa - who called Zalazar a flop - and Gonçalo Monteiro believe that the player’s characteristics make him very difficult to replace in Portuguese football. The analysis was particularly complimentary toward the centre-forward, concluding that "there is no striker like Suárez in the Portuguese League," according to Pedro Sousa on Liga NOW.

The striker’s use and Rui Borges’ approach were also in focus, particularly because of the coach’s decision to shield the player amid all the controversy that marked the start of the season. For the commentators, the response delivered on the pitch, through goals and assists, ultimately carries significant weight.

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