Rochet Asks Suárez and Bielsa to Keep Private Issues Private
Uruguay's goalkeeper Sergio Rochet stated after Luis Suárez's comments about coach Marcelo Bielsa that the historic striker shared things that happened and that everything will be resolved "behind closed doors."
"Luis made the decision to express himself. He has every right to do so," the goalkeeper told local media at Carrasco International Airport. He also mentioned that his role is to join the national team and clarify what happened—mainly during the last Copa América—to try to resolve it and ensure a pleasant atmosphere for everyone to work.
When asked if the Celeste players discussed the matter, Rochet said they hadn't yet but would likely get together to do so. "I think it's inevitable to have a chat," Rochet emphasized, adding that it should involve the coaching staff, players, and the Uruguayan Football Association.
"My way of thinking is that these things are resolved internally. I can't add anything more publicly than what has already been said," he concluded. A few days ago, Suárez gave an interview on the 'De Fútbol Se Habla Así' program on DSports, where he talked about various incidents involving Bielsa recently.
He pointed out that some players asked the Argentine coach "at least to say good morning" and mentioned that it wouldn't be surprising if more players decided to quit the national team, noting that limits need to be set. In that context, he said that during the Copa América, some players considered not representing the national team anymore but ultimately showed up because they all love La Celeste.
He also mentioned that some staff members linked to the team, like equipment managers and physiotherapists, "loved" working with Óscar Washington Tabárez or Diego Alonso and that they can't enjoy it now.
"In my last call-up, I was playing truco—a card game—and saw people passing by, looking at who was playing. There are things that catch my attention," Suárez noted, adding that the TVs in the Complejo Celeste were turned off and everything was silent.
He also pointed out that coaches of the youth teams can't interact with the main squad players. Additionally, he recalled that before the Copa América, he spoke with Bielsa for about five or six minutes on certain topics, and the coach only replied, "Thank you very much, Luis."
Furthermore, he mentioned that one day in New York, the coach asked that they not stop to greet fans waiting for them, and he, as captain, told the players they should do it, which they followed through on.