‘Suarez will play on Monday’

Luis Enrique has confirmed that Luis Suarez will play against Leon tomorrow, and was coy on Dani Alves’ future.

The Uruguay international has been cleared to face the Mexican outfit in tomorrow’s Joan Gamper friendly at Camp Nou.

And the new Coach has admitted that his star signing will get some minutes in tomorrow’s clash, and also commented on the Brazilian full-back

“Luis Suarez will play some minutes in the Gamper tomorrow,” he told reporters.

“During two training sessions he's already shown he is really talented. He looks like the player we were looking for.

“I've said this several times. He arrived late to the squad [after the World Cup] but he has an [great] level of fitness.

“Alves is at Barca, he is in the squad and there he will remain. In the future, we'll see. I will have opportunities to meet with anyone.

“I don't comment on players who are not here.”

Conversation then turned to Gerard Deulofeu, who has been sent on loan to Sevilla.

“The club must always look to get stronger. Deulofeu was my decision – I don't believe he would have got enough minutes to continue his development. It's a coach's decision.

“He needs to improve a few things and show he can be at a club like Barca.”
 

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