OUSMANE DEMBÉLÉ NEWS

Scores in win Dembele scored one goal from four shots (one on goal) and created one chance from four crosses during 71 minutes of Sunday's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Dembele has taken 11 set pieces in two games and now has his first goal. He's showing exceptional involvement in the attack and as long as he can stay fit, Dembele has more than enough to be among the best fantasy assets whenever his team takes to the pitch.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in draw Dembele took four shots (two on goal) and created five chances from nine crosses (five accurate) during Saturday's scoreless draw with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Dembele also conceded a yellow card during this game. Keeping him healthy will be the biggest key to his value, which should be exceptional if he comes even halfway to matching his production from last season (13 assists in 21 games).

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Barcelona Dembele signed a two-year contract extension with Barcelona, it was announced Thursday.

Impact Dembele went from nearly getting frozen out of the lineup in the winter to signing a new deal by the summer after logging 13 assists and scoring once despite playing in just 21 league games (15 starts). What makes this seem more perplexing than Barca's financial constraints is the recent arrival of Raphinha, who will be in direct competition with Dembele for minutes. However, a fresh contract and pay rise may have softened the blow and last season is plenty evidence of what Dembele can do without even starting every match. Still, he missed the first two months of last season with a hamstring injury and it's important to track his fitness as much as possible.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 30, 2022

Comes off bench in season finale Dembele subbed into Sunday's match against Villarreal in the 57th minute, and he took a shot and created a chance in the 2-0 defeat.

Impact Dembele's resurgence was one of the stories of the season, as after an injury-riddled career at Barcelona to date, he returned from a knee injury in December and promptly went on a tear to finish the campaign with a La Liga-leading 13 assists in just 21 appearances (15 starts). This is form not seen from the 25-year-old since he left Borussia Dortmund in 2017, and while there's no guarantee that his injury problems are over, there is genuine optimism about Dembele for the first time in a long time.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records brace of assists in win Dembele assisted two goals and made an interception in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Dembele set up goals for Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off the back of two dazzling dribbles through Celta's defense on Tuesday, and he's now the lone leader in La Liga assists this season with 13, at a rate of one every 106 minutes. Imagine what that total could have been if he hadn't missed the first third of the campaign with a hamstring injury. On Sunday he will face Getafe, which have conceded 37 times in 35 matches.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Dembele took five shots (one on goal) and created two chances from 15 crosses (zero accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Ray Vallecano.

Impact Dembele has been nothing short of impressive with at least 14 crosses in three of the last four matches, but each of the past two home rounds have ended in defeats. As long as his personal scoring floor is high, so is his potential, though recent team performances have seen him go four straight league and UEL starts without an assist. Up next is a visit from Mallorca, which have conceded the most goals in the league.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Dembele shot twice off goal and sent in four inaccurate crosses during Thursday's 1-0 win over Sociedad.

Impact Dembele wasn't bad by any means Thursday, but he failed to provide his normal offensive value and failed to put a shot on goal. The encouraging sign for Dembele is how often he's been on the pitch, starting four matches in a row, and playing 90 minutes in the last three. Next up for Dembele is a clash with Rayo on short rest.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in loss Dembele took seven shots (two on goal) and created two chances from 14 crosses (one accurate) during Monday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Dembele certainly played his part but without better finishing, neither he nor his teammates could avoid a second straight loss. Still, with 31 crosses in the last two games, Dembele should have more than enough to contribute against Real Sociedad, which have conceded the third-fewest goals in La Liga.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Dembele assisted a goal and won one of three tackles in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Levante. He created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Dembele has 11 assists in 12 La Liga appearances since his first start in his return from injury on Dec. 12, which is tied with Karim Benzema at the top of the assists leaderboard for the season in the competition, despite having played about half the amount of games as his fellow French international. He is absolutely on fire now and is finally living up to his hefty price tag in what is inarguably his best stretch of performances since he transferred from Dortmund in 2017.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists again Dembele provided one assist on seven chances created during Sunday's 1-0 win over Sevilla.

Impact Dembele has been one of the best young players in the world and when he's healthy he's a must-start in all fantasy formats. In the last four matches, Dembele has five assists, that sort of rate is simply astounding. Next up for Dembele is a Sunday trip to Levante.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists in win Dembele provided two assists on three chances created during Sunday's 4-0 win over Madrid.

Impact Dembele provided two assists as he continues a strong and healthy second half of the season. Talent has never been the question for Dembele, and he's shown bunches of ability while fit during the second half. Dembele will hope to keep this going against Sevilla after the international break.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two assists in win Dembele provided two assists from five chances created on seven crosses (two accurate) and took four shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 4-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Dembele has been more flair than finish at times but that looks to be changing following the Feb. 27 demolition of Athletic Club and in Sunday's success. As a result, he's likely to be an important piece to the equation during the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses in win Dembele had two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in eight crosses (two accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Dembele was given an opportunity to start after his one-goal, two-assist performance on the previous match and, despite not replicating that showing here, he was very active from the right flank, creating a lot for his teammates. Adama Traore is still the first choice for the wing, but Dembele keeps showing that he's ready to fill in when having chances. Up next for him is Sunday's home clash against Osasuna.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stars in win Dembele scored one goal and provided two assists in 23 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Dembele sparked the last three goals of the match and made a good Barca team even better following his introduction. While he still may be working his way back into the good graces of manager Xavi, Dembele's talent is evident and should warrant a starting place very soon. Up next is a trip to Elche.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, provides assist in win Dembele provided an assist, created two chances and drew two fouls during Sunday's 4-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Dembele made his first start in more than a month, being back after all the controversy involved his contract talks with Barcelona. And the winger didn't look affected at all, making an assist and being involved in another goal for what was definitely one of his best performances of the season. Adama Traore is still the first choice for the right wing, but Dembele showed that he can fight for playing time. Up next for him is Sunday's home match against Athletic Bilbao.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dembele in Barcelona squad vs Atletico as Xavi makes U-turn, Traore and Aubameyang also included Ousmane Dembele has been included in Barcelona's squad for the game against Atletico Madrid.The forward has not been selected since being dr...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ousmane Dembele: Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel says he did not speak to Barcelona winger and is happy with 'calm' window Ousmane Dembele was told to leave Barcelona during the January window after turning down a new deal at the Nou Camp; winger stayed at the cl...

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • SKY.COM

Ousmane Dembele told to leave Barcelona as contract stand-off reaches breaking point Manager Xavi gave Dembele an ultimatum to sign a new contract or leave just a day ago, and now Barcelona executives have advanced the stando...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Xavi gives ultimatum to Ousmane Dembele: agree to new Barcelona contract or be sold The Blaugrana boss has offered his French winger a stiff message as speculation over his future at Camp Nou rages on.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Agent for Ousmane Dembele attacks Barcelona's handling of winger's COVID-19 recovery The World Cup winner is running down his current deal, with no extension agreed by the Liga giants despite free agency looming

JANUARY 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Takes four shots in draw Dembele put four shots off target and created two chances from four crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Granada.

Impact Dembele was the star of the Copa del Rey win over Linares but seemed frequently funneled into traps or took bad long shots during Saturday's game. He's still logged assists in two of his last three league matches and should remain a key aspect of his side's attack heading into the Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in cup match Dembele (illness) is in Barcelona's match day squad for Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash against Linares.

Impact Dembele missed last weekend's victory against Mallorca with COVID-19, but he has recovered enough to be on the bench Wednesday and should be fit for Saturday's La Liga game against Granada.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona, Bayern hamstrung by more virus cases

Pedri González and Ferran Torres have joined Barcelona’s list of players with COVID-19

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Dembele tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered a quarantine, Barcelona announced Wednesday.

Impact Dembele will miss at least a week while in isolation with the virus, joining a host of his teammates who will be sideline for Sunday's clash against Mallorca. Manager Xavi might have to bring up more academy players to plug the gaps in the lineup due to this crisis.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE