OUSMANE DEMBÉLÉ NEWS

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

Records assist against Sevilla Dembele took five shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. He created four chances overall in the match.

Impact Dembele was very dangerous on Tuesday, and he grabbed his second assist in as many games with a cross to Ronald Araujo. He is still looking for his first goal of the season -- he came close a few times against Sevilla -- and next up after the winter break is a clash against Mallorca, which have conceded 27 times in 18 La Liga matches.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Sevilla held 1-1 by Barcelona, Kounde sent off

Sevilla has drawn 1-1 at home with Barcelona in a match the hosts finished with 10 men after defender Jules Kounde was sent off with a direct red card for throwing the ball into an...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in win Dembele took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Elche. He also made a clearance, and he created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Dembele grabbed his first assist of the season Saturday in setting up Ferran Jutgla's opener with a cross. He has started three games in a row in all competitions now, somewhat of a rarity during his five years in Barcelona given his injury struggles.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active in draw Dembele put three shots off target, won three-of-three tackles and logged nine crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Dembele didn't take long to prove why he's so important to the attack as he shouldered the creative burden from the injured Memphis Depay. With one more match in 2021 against Elche, Dembele could be in line for another nice performance against the third-worst defense in La Liga by goals conceded.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot in loss Dembele put one shot off target in 73 minutes of Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Dembele logged his first start of the season but still couldn't turn around what was a dismal team performance. His return is still a positive sign after some solid showings from the bench, so it's worth tracking how he does in Sunday's trip to Osasuna.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in return Dembele created one chance from eight crosses (two accurate) and put two shots off target in 24 minutes of Tuesday's scoreless draw with Benfica.

Impact Dembele's health has been a major issue over the past few seasons but he provided an immediate boost upon his return from a recent hamstring injury. Give him more time to build up his fitness, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Dembele compete with Memphis Depay for a role as Barca's top creative player. Up next is a trip to Villarreal, which have conceded the joint fourth-fewest goals in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Benfica Dembele (hamstring) will be a substitute option versus Benfica on Tuesday.

Impact Dembele has made just one appearance for the club this season, a 25-minute substitute outing versus Dynamo Kyiv on Nov. 2. Once back up to full match fitness, the forward should at least be in contention for the starting XI more often than not, though he is far from a lock.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list for Wednesday Dembele (hamstring) is in the preliminary squad for Tuesday's clash with Benfica.

Impact Dembele is a somewhat surprise inclusion after reports that he could potentially miss a substantial amount of time with a new hamstring injury. He returned to training this past week, so it looks like he's over that new hamstring issue suffered earlier in the month. It's hard to see him starting Wednesday, but anything is possible with Dembele.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Dembele (hamstring) returned to training with Barcelona on Monday.

Impact Dembele has missed two Barcelona games with his latest hamstring injury that he suffered on Matchday 4 of the Champions League in early November, but he is getting closer to being able to return.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dembele suffers fresh injury setback at Barcelona just 25 minutes into his return ' Goal.com Ousmane Dembele thought that he had shaken off his injury troubles at Barcelona, but the France international forward is back on the sidelin...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona pair Ousmane Dembele and Sergino Dest ruled out with injury Barcelona pair Ousmane Dembele and Sergino Dest have been ruled out with injury.Dest has picked up a lower back problem, according to Barcel...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Injured yet again Dembele (hamstring) has injured his hamstring once again, and will be out while he undergoes testing, according to Barcelona.

Impact Dembele has had five serious hamstring injuries already in his young career, and at this point he has truly earned the tag "injury-prone." It's impossible to trust the winger, even if he is one of the best in the world when healthy. He will hope to return after the international break.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held in reserve Tuesday Dembele (knee) was named to the match-day squad against Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday.

Impact If Dembele gets onto the pitch, it would mark his first appearance for the club this season. Considering the forward made 19 starts in 30 La Liga matches last year, he should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI on a weekly basis even if he isn't a lock.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Travels to Kyiv Dembele (knee) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's clash with Kyiv.

Impact Dembele is in the traveling squad, after spending most of October slowly returning to training. The forward is evidently fully healthy, and could be an immediate starter with the recent injury to Sergio Aguero (chest). Dembele is an electric winger with incredible fantasy potential when healthy alongside Memphis Depay.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gnabry claims Dembele is 'much better than Mbappe' as TV documentary debate 'p*sses off' Kimmich ' Goal.com Serge Gnabry has claimed that Ousmane Dembele is "much better" than Kylian Mbappe while debating the Paris Saint-Germain forward with his Ba...

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Training with team Dembele (knee) is training with the team, at least partially.

Impact Dembele is training with the team, though it's not certain the extent to which he's training with the team. The forward has been slated for an early November return, and while something earlier is possible, it's unlikely.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona boost as Sergio Aguero and Ousmane Dembele return to training Barcelona have been boosted by the return of Sergio Aguero and Ousmane Dembele to training. Neither forward has featured for Ronald Koeman’s...

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Partial return to training Dembele (knee) made a partial return to team training Monday, according to Reshad Rahman.

Impact Dembele isn't ahead of schedule, but it's encouraging to see him training outside on the pitch. The forward will still hope to return early in November, or at the very earliest Oct. 31 against Alaves.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

November return likely Dembele (knee) will likely be out until November, according to Reshad Rahman of SBNation.

Impact Dembele is still targeting a Novemeber return from a knee injury, though he still hasn't returned to individual training. The forward has been absolutely plagued by injury of late, overshadowing his brilliance when he is healthy. Barcelona can use all the help they can get, and Dembele should have a locked-in starting spot on his return.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return schedule in place Dembele (knee) is expected to return to training in two-to-four weeks, according to Moises Llorens of ESPN.

Impact Dembele may still not return until November as he recovers from a knee operation but at least there's now a clearer idea as to when that could happen. As Ansu Fati (knee) and Sergio Aguero (knee) are on similar timelines, Dembele could be an early piece to fill the gaps in one of the most talented sides around.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's finances holding up new Messi contract

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club's poor finances have become the stumbling block to getting Lionel Messi to sign a new contract

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out four months Dembele underwent surgery on a dislocated right knee tendon and is expected to miss the next four months, his club disclosed Monday.

Impact Dembele was already expected to miss this much time and this announcement confirms the length of his absence. He only scored six times in 30 league appearances (19 starts) last season, so his loss isn't massive, but still sees a talented and injury-prone player head back to the sidelines. This will primarily put more of a burden on Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann, but it should also give a chance for Memphis Depay to slot straight into the starting lineup following his transfer to Barcelona in the offseason as well.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele ruled out for four months due to knee surgery Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out for four months due to knee surgery – which means he will miss the start of Barcelona’s 2021-22 campaign....

JUNE 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

France's showdown against Portugal at Euro 2020 lacks punch

France advanced without kicking a ball and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS