Barcelona vs Alaves confirmed lineup: Messi benched, new signings Cillissen and Alcacer start

Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique shouts instructions to players during the second leg of the Spanish Supercup football match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 17, 2016. / AFP / PAU BARRENA (Photo credit should read PAU BARRENA/AFP/Getty Images)

Luis Enrique has opted to start new signings Paco Alcacer and Jasper Cillissen in the game against Alaves.

Lionel Messi seems to be recovering from a hamstring injury, but is still named among the substitutes. Alcacer will join Neymar and Arda Turan in the Barcelona attack. Javier Mascherano and Jeremy Mathieu are set to start as centre-backs for the Catalan giants.

Denis Suarez, who has been instrumental in midfield, will retain his spot along side Busquets and Rakitic.

 

Luis Enrique has opted to start new signings Paco Alcacer and Jasper Cillissen in the game against Alaves.

Lionel Messi seems to be recovering from a hamstring injury, but is still named among the substitutes. Alcacer will join Neymar and Arda Turan in the Barcelona attack. Javier Mascherano and Jeremy Mathieu are set to start as centre-backs for the Catalan giants.

Denis Suarez, who has been instrumental in midfield, will retain his spot along side Busquets and Rakitic.

 

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