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Barcelona team news: Luis Enrique's El Clasico plans revealed without Neymar
BARCELONA will replace Neymar with Paco Alcacer for Sunday's clash with rivals Real Madrid, according to reports.
Paco Alcacer will reportedly replace Neymar for El Clasico
Barcelona travel to Real Madrid tomorrow (7.45pm) for the second El Clasico of the season.
The Catalan side were held to a 1-1 draw by Real in December and face the daunting task of playing their rivals without Neymar this time around.
The Brazil international is expected to be banned for the game following his sending off against Malaga, despite a number of appeals.
Some Barcelona players are reportedly not happy with Paco Alcacer's inclusion
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But Luis Enrique is prepared for the 24-year-old's absence and will reportedly play striker Paco Alcacer in his place.
Spanish outlet Don Balon claim the Barca boss is ready to chuck in the former Valencia man, despite his inexperience on the left wing.
The 23-year-old has made 23 appearances for the La Liga champions this season but only one has come on the left-hand side of a front three.
The report says some players are not convinced by Alcacer and do not think he should start alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
However, Enrique is reportedly determined to use the Spain international, regardless of his team-mates' doubts.
Alcacer has made 23 appearances for Barca this season, scoring five goals and providing three assists in all competitions.
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