Luis Suárez's former Uruguay coach believes he will contribute to Barcelona in his own ways and not play second fiddle to Lionel Messi.

"Luis Suarez will not be the servant of Messi," Martin Lasarte told Sport. "I see Luis contributing collectively, but not as a servant to others."

Suárez will not be available early in the season due to his ban from FIFA.

"It's tremendous! In this attack there is talent, scoring power, personality and winning character," the current Universidad de Chile boss added.

"Now the work will be for coach Luis Enrique, who must get on top of the talents and egos in each one of them."