Darwin Nunez's classy gesture to Luis Suarez after Liverpool hero's return

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has made a classy sacrifice after Luis Suarez was picked to return to the Uruguay squad this summer.

Their national team has qualified for the Copa America and will return to action a week today when they face Panama. Ahead of the tournament, their experienced manager, Marcelo Bielsa, has decided to reintegrate Suarez into the national team.

Suarez was called up for the two World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Bolivia in November last year but has not featured in any of Uruguay's matches this year. In his absence, Nunez has taken on the mantle of wearing the coveted No.9 shirt for his country.

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However, upon the 37-year-old's return to the squad, Nunez has decided to give the No.9 shirt back to Suarez. The current Liverpool man will wear the No.19 at the Copa America this summer.

Suarez has scored an impressive 68 goals in 138 caps for Uruguay and is as beloved in his homeland as he is on the red side of Merseyside. The striker arrived at Anfield from Ajax in January 2011 and stayed at the club for three and a half years.

During that time, Suarez became one of the more popular figures in the Liverpool dressing room, scoring 82 goals in just 133 appearances. Such form caught the attention of Barcelona, who signed him in July 2014.

Now in the twilight of his career, Suarez represents David Beckham's Inter Miami in the MLS. The Herons have established a Barcelona tribute team with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba on the books.

Before heading to Copa America, Suarez has been in great form, bagging 14 goals and seven assists in 20 appearances.