Xavi will give Dembélé minutes to vindicate himself in the derby

The FC Barcelona crossed a situation complicated with Ousmane Dembélé during the wintry market. The French culminates his agreement the June and did not accept any of the offers of the club to renew, braking his exit to the end of season. This ocasionó that Xavi Hernández left him went in several parties, although it changed his plan in front of the Athletic of Madrid and went back him to summon. Now, in front of the Espanyol​ the history could turn in favour of the attacker.

And it is that the technician knew that, after the whistles of the Camp Nou when listening the name of Ousmane by the megaphones, would not be a good idea give him minutes in front of the group colchonero. Added to this, the expulsion of Alves was a key factor that changed the posture of the míster on his entry. However, the visit to the RCDE Stadium presents like an opportunity to go back to plant him inside the field, without fear to the reprisals of the fans.

Nevertheless, after the exert of Adama Traoré by the right side and the solvency of Gavi and Ferran Torres like alternatives in parallel, the titularity of Dembélé is duramente questioned. Besides, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is restarting the rhythm of game and also will be a piece to consider for the trainer. In spite of this, the Frenchman can go in like revulsivo in the second half and show that it follows engaged with the colours of the club, at least until it finalise his agreement.

Already the international with France knows what is to mark in Cornellá, when in the season 2018/19 contributed one of the so many (26') in the goleada to domicile of the Barça (0-4). In that opportunity, so much Lionel Messi (17', 65') like Luis Suárez (45') formed part of the team, and sentenced the commitment beside 'Dembouz' with three goals before the rest.

Change of attitude

The managerial had taken the decision to leave in the terracing to the born in Vernon by all what subtracted of campaign because of his 'novel' contractual. In spite of this, Xavi Hernández gathered with Joan Laporta and convinced him to follow him using until it finalise his bond with the Barça. With 24 years, the 'Mosquito' continue being a valuable element inside the staff that does not have to be desaprovechado while have a valid agreement.