Luis Suarez Injury: Updates on Barcelona Star's Hamstring and Return

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez suffered an injury during the Copa del Rey final against Sevilla on May 22, putting his participation in the Copa America Centenario at risk.

Continue for updates.

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Suarez out vs. Mexico

Saturday, June 4

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez announced Suarez will not play against Mexico on Sunday, per Tom Marshall of ESPN FC. 

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Enrique Comments on Suarez's Recovery Status

Monday, May 23

"It is a muscle problem," said Barca manager Luis Enrique, per the Associated Press (via ESPN FC). "We are not able to say how bad it is yet."

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Suarez Limps Off Against Sevilla

Sunday, May 22

As reported by Barcelona, Rafinha replaced the Uruguay international early in the second half of the Copa del Rey final after Suarez picked up a knock.

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Uruguay Sweating over Suarez Fitness

The injury could be a major blow for Uruguay's national team, who are among the favourites for the Copa America Centenario in June. La Celeste are built around the scoring prowess of Suarez and Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani, and losing either would be devastating.

Uruguay have dealt with Suarez's absence in the past—he was suspended for nine official international matches after an incident with Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during the 2014 FIFA World Cup—and the results weren't pretty, as eventual champions Chile eliminated them in the quarter-finals of last year's Copa America.

Should Suarez's injury prove serious, Bordeaux's Diego Rolan and Hull City's Abel Hernandez will be expected to step up in his absence.  

Uruguay are set to face Mexico, Venezuela and Jamaica during the group stage of this year's Copa America.