Luis Suarez has publicly criticised Marcelo Bielsa, who has coached Uruguay since May 2023

Luis Suarez has said he "would never say no" to a return to international football if Uruguay needed him for the upcoming World Cup.

The striker, 39, stopped making himself available for his country in September 2024 after claiming head coach Marcelo Bielsa had "divided the whole group".

However Uruguay's all-time leading goalscorer has now opened the door for a return after a 19-month absence from international football.

"I would never say no to the national team if they need me, especially with a World Cup coming up," Suarez told reporters as quoted by Spain's EFE news agency.