The Uruguayan has stressed the players were the first that wanted to make the salary sacrifice
Luis Suarez defended Barcelona players and said they were the first who wanted to reach an agreement over a pay cut.
Barcelona players agreed to a 70 per cent pay cut earlier this week amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement confirming the move on Monday, Barcelona star Lionel Messi took aim at senior figures at the club for putting players under pressure over something they always knew they would do.
Suarez said players were hurt by reports they were unwilling to accept a salary reduction.