Luis Suarez Comments on Lionel Messi, Neymar, MSN Relationship at Barcelona

Luis Suarez has spoken of the "true friendship" he shares with Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Neymar, and joked that he steers clear of the pair when they try out tricks in training for fear of messing them up. 

In an interview with beIN Sports' Jorge Valdano (h/t Sport's Javier Miguel), the Uruguayan said: "[Criticism] doesn't annoy me because I know it. I know my limits. That's why it doesn't offend me and I laugh. When Messi and Neymar start to do things with the ball in training, I prefer to leave so I don't get in the way!"

The 29-year-old further described Barca's "MSN" trio as "two roosters and a chick," referring to himself as the latter, as he was "the last to arrive."

He was touching on comments made by club legend Johan Cruyff shortly after his arrival, which questioned whether they could all work together, per Versio RAC1 (via Inside Spanish Football and Sea Glass Roasters):

Suarez added: "There is no fraudulence or acting here, it's a true friendship, where there is no jealousy and where we get on both on and off the pitch. We advise each other and are happy for each other when things go well. The good relationship we have also affects the rest of the team."

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The trio's relationship has indeed brought great success on the field. After firing them to the treble last season, they have played a huge role in securing the league title once more, and the Blaugrana are also in the Copa del Rey final.

Many would agree Suarez has been the best of the three this season, though they've all undoubtedly played their part. Here are their incredible numbers for the season:

	Suarez	Messi	Neymar
Apps (all comps)	52	48	48
Goals	59	41	30
Assists	26	24	27

Football writer Rafael Hernandez hailed the No. 9's impact:

Indeed, after almost winning the league with an otherwise largely mediocre Liverpool side, Suarez has thrived alongside those closer to his level, and the chemistry he has with Messi and Neymar can only have helped them become more effective.

While he's never likely to supplant Messi as the main man at the Camp Nou, Suarez is similarly important to the side not just for his goals and assists but also for the work rate he brings, which complements his team-mates' flair perfectly.

As long as he's at the club, Barcelona will continue to enjoy a great deal of success.