Ousmane Dembele’s injuries are no longer surprising, only disappointing. And they beg the question – can Barcelona really rely on the seemingly fragil Frenchman?
The 21-year-old winger is unquestionably talented. Supremely quick, two-footed, remarkably skilful – when Dembele is at his best he is impossible for defences to handle.
His opponents don’t know which way to turn, with the ‘Mosquito’ capable of beating them on either side.
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Unfortunately, the man Barcelona bought to replace Neymar in August 2017 for a then club-record €105 million (£89m/$118m), including add-ons, has proven a constant headache for the Catalan giants.