“A disaster, at the worst possible time,” fans react as Ousmane Dembele suffers an ‘unfortunate’ injury during Barcelona’s latest LA Liga clash

Ousmane Dembele has been one of the most consistent performers since the League resume after World Cup break.

“A disaster, at the worst possible time,” fans react as Ousmane Dembele suffers an ‘unfortunate’ injury during Barcelona’s latest LA Liga clash

Dembele and Xavi after the Frenchman being subbed off(image via GOAL)

FC Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele has suffered yet another injury setback. During Saturday’s match against Girona in the Spanish league, Dembele pulled up after a sprint and asked to be substituted in the 25th minute. He walked off the field and watched the rest of the game from the sidelines as his replacement, Pedri, scored the winning goal for the team.

It was a big blow for Barcelona, who is pushing for the La Liga title this season. They will miss the Frenchman’s magic in the wings as they take on Manchester United in the Europa League on 16 February. “Test this evening on Ousmane Dembele have revealed that he has strained the rectus femoris muscle in his left thigh. It means he is side-lined until he can recover from the injury,” the club said in a statement.

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FC Barcelona currently has 47 points from 18 matches and is 6 points clear of Real Madrid in second. The defending champions have played 17 matches and will play the reverse fixture against the league leaders in March.

“The Frenchman has displayed exceptional form in the 27 games that he played in this season, scoring six goals and delivering seven assists. He has been one of the consistently picked players by Xavi Hernandez,” the club statement lauded the consistency of the French winger who has established himself in the former Barca captain’s side.

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Ousmane Dembele has had a strong start to the 2022/23 season, showing flashes of the talent that made him one of the most sought-after young players in the world. After a series of injuries and inconsistent performances in previous seasons, Dembele had worked hard to regain his form and fitness.

The Frenchman has been a regular starter for Barcelona this season, playing in several matches across different competitions. He has demonstrated his ability to create scoring opportunities and has been involved in several of the team’s goals. He has also shown an improved defensive work rate and has been tracking back more often to help his team.

Fans show sympathy to the Frenchman

Dembele was Xavi’s go to man

Manchester United Fans had a slightly contrasting reaction to the incident

Dembele had not suffered an injury since November 2021

Dembele’s injury history is well-known, and this latest setback will likely mean he will be out for an undetermined period of time. The team will have to find a way to compensate for his absence and will have to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by the Frenchman.

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