Dembele, now or never

Ousmane Dembele has spent the first season without much success in Barcelona. Now, before the second season, the pressure is on the young player's shoulder.

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Half a year ago, when Philippe Coutinho appeared at the Nou Camp during the 2018 Winter Olympics, Dembele was no longer the most expensive player in Barca history. The 21-year-old's talents dropped to No. 2 on the list after also holding the No. 1 spot for half a year.

A few days ago, Malcom appeared after a notorious transfer from Bordeaux. But regardless of the scandal, the presence of Malcol made Dembele face the risk of losing position in the Barca although the transfer fee of Malcom is less than half Dembele.

So far, the position of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the Barca line is still untouchable. So, to create the characteristic trident, either Malcom or Dembele, not only because of the position but also because of certain similarity in the gameplay will have to sit out.

Rating based on performance, Dembele clearly deserves to sit out more. In the season 2017/18, Dembele's first season in the Barca shirt has passed a forgettable with just 12 appearances in the La Liga arena and is often affected by injury.

Dembele has spent the first season in Barcelona forgetful
Dembele has spent the first season in Barcelona forgetful

Meanwhile, Malcolm exploded with 12 goals and 7 assists after 32 appearances for Bordeaux at Ligue 1. So Roma, with the eyes of the new Monchi, spent about 40 million euros to recruit equal to this player. Unfortunately for the team of Rome when Barca rejoin hands on an instant.

Dembele could not compete with Coutinho. First of all, the position of their school is different. Secondly, Coutinho is a star player and Dembele is only in potential form. So can it be concluded that the arrival of two Brazilians (Coutinho and Malcom) is sending a Frenchman (Dembele) out of the Nou Camp?

The answer is not to say otherwise, it is the type of inferiority hypothesis often appears in the rumor spread. "The team has never thought of selling Dembele in the summer transfer window," the Barca spokesman said.

Vice-president Jordi Mestre insisted "Dembele's presence in the Barça team is obvious" in the 2018/19 season. And technical director Eric Abidal said at the launch of Malcom: "The season is so long and so many games, so the team needs a deep lineup, so Dembele must do his best. like Malcom.

Abidal takes charge of Dembele
Abidal takes charge of Dembele

Eric Abidal is also the secretive receiver of Dembele's career to take off after a season of pacing. In other words, Abidal will be the protector of Dembele, with a cord that is closely related to the French.

And in fact, Abidal sniffs the uncertainty in Dembele's life and is sure to bring this young talent back to equilibrium. For example, Dembele's lack of food and drink, science fiction, hours spent playing electronic games or being overjoyed.

Of course, the presence of Abidal next to Dembele is no different than a message sent to Barca player 21 years old. It is now or never. The speed of elimination of football is very terrible. Barca have been waiting for Dembele for a year, but no one is sure they will wait another year for a hundred million euros.