Luis Suarez is 'the best No 9 in the world' says Barcelona boss Luis Enrique

Sport 12:41 06.04.2017

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hailed striker Luis Suarez as the best striker in the world after his spectacular goal against Sevilla.

Suarez opened the scoring for Barca with a delightful overhead kick in the 3-0 win on Wednesday night.

And afterwards his manager praised his striker's instinctive finish, as well as his phyiscial qualities.  

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hs hailed striker Luis Suarez as the best striker in the world

'He has that ability to know where the goal is at all times,' Enrique told Barcelona's official website. '(He is) the best centre forward in the world.'

'I think Luis Suarez, not just with the physical side of his game but his capacity to shoot with one touch in the box, knowing where the goal is is great,' Luis Enrique said.

'It is clear his potential is big due to his physique, but it is not just about his physical skills.

'His quality, his quick shots and his movement are amazing and make him the best No 9 in the world.'

Suarez put Barcelona ahead against Sevilla with his spectacular overhead kick on Wednesday

When asked about his goal, Suarez said: 'The ball was coming towards me and it was the only way of getting it in. I am just happy with the win.

'Being a striker you always know where the goal is and where the ball is to be able to find the net.

'It's a weapon that strikers use in the penalty area and it allowed us to take the lead.'

Enrique praised his striker for his physical qualities and instinctive finishing in the box

Suarez's goal, and a brace from Lionel Messi, saw Barca briefly leapfrog Real Madrid
 


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