Barcelona announced on Sunday that Ousmane Dembele was a “no-show” at the Ciutat Esportivo this morning due to a stomach upset.
Rumors emerged that Dembele had not arrived as expected ahead of the squad annoucement and they were swiftly followed by a brief statement from the club on social media.
[MEDICAL UPDATE]
Expected at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper this morning, first-team player, Ousmane Dembélé, was a no-show due to a stomach upset
pic.twitter.com/gHFQRkw0po— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 23, 2022Dembele was not included in Barcelona’s squad list for the trip to Alaves with Xavi once again leaving the forward out, as he did against Athletic in the Copa del Rey.