Former Uruguay striker Luis Suarez said Marcelo Bielsa's coaching style has divided the national team to the point where some players are considering quitting the squad.

Just-retired striker Luis Suárez has criticized Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa for the way he treated players during the Copa America, saying the "friction" hurts.

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, a Uruguayan legend who retired from the national team last month as the all-time leading scorer, blasted coach Marcelo Bielsa on Thursday for the “toxic culture” he created upon his arrival in 2023.

Uruguay had a strong Copa America, at times displaying expansive and attractive football under Bielsa. However, their participation was marred by a chaotic incident of fan violence between Uruguay’s players and Colombia supporters following Uruguay’s elimination from the competition in the semifinal stage.

Luis Suárez detailed the rigorous training protocols and team conducts established by coach Marcelo Bielsa upon his arrival at the Uruguay national team.

Luis Suarez lamented the negative atmosphere in Uruguay's facilities and said the coach didn't even greet players in the morning.

Luis Suárez took to the media to criticize Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa. A month after announcing his international retirement Suarez denounced his former coach for creating a toxic environment and for separating the group of players.

Luis Suarez has been speaking about life under Marcelo Bielsa, having recently retired from international duty. Does Darwin Nunez share the same view as his Liverpool predecessor?