Suarez simply admires Haaland

The 34-year old former Liverpool player scored his 19th goal for Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Suarez simply admires Haaland
Erling Haaland

Luis Suarez is the latest player to compliment Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund in an interview.

The Uruguayan scored his 500th career goal against Alaves on Sunday and was quick to imitate the goal celebration of the Norwegian who also dons the No.9 jersey.

The goal was the former Liverpool striker's 19th in 25 games in LaLiga Santander for Diego Simeone's side since joining from Camp Nou in the summer.

In an interview with Gerard Romero on Twitch revealed by Marca, Suarez acknowledged the 20-year old Haaland who has been the most sought forward in Europe following his rise up to fame since his move from RB Salzburg last season.

"He [Haaland] is a great player, he's at a spectacular level, he has an admirable physical strength," Suarez told Gerard Romero on Twitch.

"He's one of the best No.9s in the world and will define an era. I'm a bit more in favour of Haaland, but Mbappe is at a great level."

Suarez still held on to his stance that he is still a fan of Barcelona and has regular chat with Lionel Messi since his departure.

"I watch them because I like to watch football, I admire the club I defended and I'm grateful," Suarez explained.

"I talk to Leo [Messi] almost daily, but sometimes about the odd game. Everyone knows the love I have for them for what I did there, also for what they have given me."