After being dismissed from the Barcelona group in January, the Frenchman is again called up with the Blaugranas.
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French international Ousmane Dembélé, dismissed in January, will return to the FC Barcelona group for the 23rd day of La Liga against Atlético Madrid, Sunday at 4:15 p.m. The right winger appears in the group published by the Catalan club on social media on Saturday midday.
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Despite the offensive reinforcements registered by FC Barcelona during the winter transfer window (Adama Traoré, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ferran Torres), Xavi decided to give Dembélé a chance, after having told him to “to prolong” his contract, which ends at the end of the season, or “leave the club” January 19. According to the Spanish press, the Catalan leaders have left the choice to coach Xavi to decide whether or not to summon the French winger.
We can’t afford to shoot ourselves in the foot
Xavi, coach of FC Barcelona
“Circumstances meant that we had to find a solution with Ousmane. He is part of the club and the workforce. We can’t afford to shoot ourselves in the foot. It’s a club decision and we’ll use it when we think it’s necessary. He is a team player like the others“, explained Xavi in a pre-match press conference on Saturday noon.
“A month ago we decided one thing, but circumstances have changed“, detailed the Catalan technician. “We did everything we could to find a solution. I understand the posture of the club, the player and the supporters, who can be a little disgusted. But we have to be selfish. He’s a player who can help us achieve our goals.”