Suarez: Neymar's learning to be the best by studying Messi

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has never shied away from admitting that he sees his teammate Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.

However, Suarez said the throne may one day belong to Neymar as the Brazilian star attacker learns what it takes to be the best firsthand every day in training.

"Both of us, Ney and myself, are well aware that Leo is the best in the world, we learn a lot from him," Suarez told Neymar's official website, according to ESPN FC. "Ney is learning so he can become the best in the world, as he has so much potential. He has learned a lot here, he has (a few) years here in Barcelona and is totally different to when he arrived.

"He knows European football better, physically he is much better, and he himself realises it - that is why he puts in so much work. He is not a player happy to just train each day, I know that in the afternoons he does extra work which shows how he wants to keep improving."

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The three South American stars form an attacking triumvirate unmatched in football, combining for 90 goals and 44 assists in the 2015-16 La Liga campaign.