Xavi has acknowledged that he is uncertain about when Ousmane Dembele will be fit to play for Barcelona.
Barcelona’s French international, Ousmane Dembele, has been out of action since late January, suffering from a hamstring injury that has kept him out of the club’s recent matches. While the team has been working on a tailored recovery program for Dembele, it seems that his return to the field remains a mystery.
In a recent interview, Barcelona’s coach, Xavi, spoke about the current situation with Dembele, expressing uncertainty regarding his return.
Xavi has admitted he does not know when Ousmane Dembele will return to action with Barcelona.
The French international has been out of action since the end of January, due to a hamstring injury, with the club working on a tailored recovery programme
The The team’s upcoming busy schedule, which includes a crucial Europa League match against Manchester United, has raised concerns about Dembele’s absence, as he is likely to miss the league matches that fall on either side of the Old Trafford showdown.
Although Xavi has been open about the ongoing work that Dembele is doing with the medical staff, his return date is yet to be confirmed.
“He’s doing some work on the training ground. He is working with the medical staff, and he will return to the group when he feels ready”,
According to reports from Diario Sports , it could still be another two weeks before Dembele is fit to return to full training and match action.
While the player continues to work on his fitness and rehabilitation, Barcelona’s upcoming games will continue to pose a significant challenge for the team, with Dembele’s absence felt by both fans and players alike.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Dembele’s return, there is still hope that he may be available in time for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, which will see Barcelona take on their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, away from home. For now, the focus remains on the upcoming fixtures and the team’s ability to adapt to Dembele’s absence and perform at their best, regardless of the circumstances.