Luis Suarez focus: Barcelona striker left frustrated as Uruguay secure late win

The Barcelona striker was unable to find the net despite having more chances than anyone else.

Published Jun 15, 2018

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez endured a frustrating World Cup opener against a Mohamed Salah-less Egypt.

The Barcelona forward had more chances than anyone on the pitch, but looked distinctly off form and it took a late goal from Jose Gimenez to clinch a 1-0 victory for the South Americans.

Here, Press Association Sport takes a closer look at the performance of Suarez.

Goal threat

Luis Suarez missed an easy chance to open his World Cup account against Egypt. — Luis Suarez missed an easy chance to open his World Cup account against Egypt (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

Influence

Suarez and Cavani's partnership did not really hit it off. — Suarez and Cavani’s partnership did not really hit it off (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

Attitude

Suarez cut a frustrated figure throughout the 1-0 win over Egypt. — Suarez cut a frustrated figure throughout the 1-0 win over Egypt (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

Overall

Suarez looked well short of his best against an organised but limited Egypt side. However, he will get a chance to sharpen up next time out against Saudi Arabia, who shipped five goals against Russia. On the plus side he did not allow his frustration to get the better of him.