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Xavi Hernandez believes that his new teammate Neymar is the real deal.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid face off in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday.
Neymar's start at Barcelona has not gone as most have expected. The youngster scored a key away goal in the opening leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Atletico Madrid, but most pundits have been puzzled by his playing time.
Earlier in the summer, Barcelona spent 57 million euros to purchase Brazilian phenom Neymar. Despite the large expense, the team has yet to start the youngster in its first two competitive matches. Barcelona veteran Dani Alves assured the media that there was nothing to worry about regarding Neymar's use.
Switzerland will host Brazil in a hotly anticipated international friendly Wednesday.
Dani Alves defended teammate Neymar for being absent from a media conference a day before Brazil's match against Switzerland.
Lionel Messi has told reporters that he has no problems with fellow Barcelona teammate Neymar.
Dani Alves believes that countrymen Neymar will continue to improve the more he plays with his teammates at Barcelona.
Barcelona will take on the Malaysia All Stars in the preseason on Sunday.
Neymar's former coach Ramalho has spoken out against Barcelona's fitness plan for the striker.
Neymar is ready to make a return to training with Barcelona but health concerns loom for the Brazilian.
Neymar and Lionel Messi could team up for the first time on Friday when Barcelona takes on Santos on Friday.
Barcelona Xavi Hernandez thinks that Neymar and Lionel Messi will work well together.
Neymar is happy about his first performance with Barcelona and looking forward to playing alongside Messi.
Neymar's former Santos coach Ramahlo has stated that Neymar still has a long way to go before he can claim to be better than Lionel Messi.