Suarez adds bite but Barca hopes hinge on defence


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 20 Aug 2014

Barcelona's new player Luis Suarez (L) plays the ball against Dani Alves during a training session at Ciutat esportiva Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi near Barcelona August 15, 2014. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona have added Luis Suarez to their star-studded forward line but it could be their defensive reinforcements that make the difference as they look to win back the La Liga title.

The club’s first trophyless season in six years has sparked an overhaul with new coach Luis Enrique bringing in fresh faces for many positions ahead of the La Liga campaign that kicks off on Saturday.

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