Bielsa considering Luis Suárez for the Copa América

According to reports from Uruguay, Marcelo Bielsa has placed ‘El Pistolero’ on his preliminary list for this summer’s Copa América.

The Copa América is beginning to take shape. While Brazil is expected to announce their squad for the competition on Friday, in Uruguay, Marcelo Bielsa is busy drawing up his squad for the tournament. According to DSports Uruguay, the coach has included Luis Suárez in his provisional list for the competition which will take place in the United States from 20 June to 14 July.

“Bielsa called up 35 players. With a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 55, he opted for the minimum. Luis Suárez is included,” journalist Rodrigo Romano revealed. The Inter Miami striker was excluded by Bielsa in his last list for friendly games against the Basque Country and the Ivory Coast in March. Suárez’s last call-up with the two-time world champions was at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, more than a year ago. Since then, he hasn’t featured under interim coach Marcelo Broli or current coach Marcelo Bielsa, who took office last summer.

Suárez’s inclusion comes at a time of crisis and revolution in Uruguay. After a disastrous World Cup, the Celeste began a process of rejuvenating the squad under the guidance of Bielsa, mixing talent from the U-20 world champions Luciano Rodríguez, Anderson Duarte and Sebastian Boselli with already established stars such as Ronald Araújo and Fede Valverde. The appearance of amateur striker Walter Domínguez stands out on the list - the latest ‘crazy move’ from ‘Loco’ Bielsa

If he finally manages to make it onto the list of 23 players, Luis Suárez will be able to bid Uruguay goodbye in style. The forward, who is on his way to turning 38, is entering the final stretch of a hugely successful and