Ernesto Valverde will have to make several changes to his squad for their home match against Bilbao on Sunday afternoon. Sergio Busquets is sidelined for up to three weeks with a fracture while Suarez is suspended for the league clash.
It means Paco Alcacer, who has scored five goals in 16 appearances in all competitions, will be the likely starter to head Barca's attack in place of his Uruguayan team-mate.
Valverde could opt for a 4-4-2 with Alcacer but also include Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele, who impressed against Chelsea, to give width and more quality to the offense.
Ivan Rakitic will, therefore, be the lone voice in midfield unless the manager decides to start Alcacer on the bench and go with a midfield trio to sure up the defence against the deadly Bilbao.
17 March 2018