Luis Suarez set to debut for Barcelona in El Clasico

Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez (C) takes part in a training session at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper.

Madrid, Oct 24 (IANS) Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez will play his first competitive match for Barcelona in Saturday's 'El Clasico' away against Real Madrid, Barcelona boss Luis Enrique confirmed Friday.

"He will have some minutes for sure," said Enrique, although the manager refused to reveal how many minutes he plans to give the forward on the field, reports Xinhua.

Suarez was banned by FIFA for nine international matches and suspended from all competitive matches for four months for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during the World Cup.

Earlier, his teammate Neymar said on Monday that Suarez is working hard to leave his mark in Barcelona, who also have maestro Lionel Messi in their attack.

"The three of us will be able to do a lot together. Leo is the best in the world and if you add Suarez to that, then we will be able to do big things for Barca. Suarez is working very hard and he will do big things," Neymar was quoted as saying by Xinhua.