Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa responds to criticism over the omission of striker Luis Suarez from the national team’s World Cup squad. Bielsa says he does not believe Suarez needs to apologize for the decision or that any apology is owed to Suarez for being left out. In explaining his selection, Bielsa says the choice is based on his assessment of Uruguay’s attacking options rather than on Suarez’s status or past contributions. He characterizes Suarez’s exclusion as part of squad planning and tactical preferences, indicating that the coach opted for other attackers he believes better fit the team’s needs for the tournament. The comments come as Suarez’s absence draws attention and debate about Bielsa’s selection criteria and the impact on Uruguay’s forward line. Bielsa’s position is that selection decisions reflect coaching judgments, and that the relationship between the coach and player does not require an apology following Suarez’s omission.