In the midst of the Copa America, Uruguay lost to Colombia in a thrilling penalty shootout, regrettably bidding farewell to their trip to the quarterfinals, making it the fourth consecutive time they have failed to make it to the semifinals. Suarez, the soul of the team, took to social media to express his remorse for not being able to play at full strength for his country. So why has the player, who was a fish out of water at his club last season, suddenly lost his color on the national stage? ! [Suarez Copa America penalty shootout moments](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202107/2021070901492351412502248.png) Suarez has picked up just one goal against Chile in his five matches in the Copa America, a far cry from his stellar performances for Atletico Madrid. To know, in last season's Atletico Madrid, Suarez as the day, not only scored like a hemp, but also in the key battle for the title for the team scored a number of winning goals, Atletico Madrid is precisely by virtue of Suarez's excellent play, won the La Liga title. ! [Suarez's highlights at Atletico](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202107/2021070901492367037502248.png) However, why was Suarez in the Copa America suddenly dumbfounded? Was it simply a reflection of a decline in personal form? Perhaps this is not the case. Compared to Atletico Madrid, the overall strength of the Uruguayan team is slightly insufficient, Suarez can not get too many opportunities and support in front of the field, and the cooperation between teammates is particularly critical. At Atletico, the luxury of an attacking group up front created countless spaces and opportunities for Suarez that Uruguay were unable to provide. Although Suarez is a well-rounded striker, and pulling back to participate in the organization of the attack is one of his strengths, the lack of passes from teammates naturally limited his chances on goal. ! [Suarez's crucial goal at Atletico](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202107/2021070901492379537502248.png) Suarez is no more powerful than his ability to get his first touch on the ball, especially shooting without stopping. The lack of passing is one of the key factors limiting his play. Suarez's poor form is certainly one of the reasons, but Uruguay's overall lack of strength is also a fact that cannot be ignored. As the core player of the team, Suarez's performance in the Copa America failed to meet expectations, but there is nothing wrong with his candid testimonials. At critical moments, the team always expects someone to step up and lead the way. Suarez failed to do so in this Copa America, but he shouldered the responsibility. ! [Suarez's performance in Copa America](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202107/2021070901492395162502248.png) In the face of the selection, the Uruguayan team should turn their attention to next year's World Cup instead of dwelling on this loss. The team and coach need to think about how to provide Suarez with more resources, as well as how Uruguay will deal with its opponents in Suarez's absence. After all, a player's form can't always be consistent. If Suarez is out of form, replacing him with a better player may lead to better results in the Cup.

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