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Barcelona’s Jordi Alba: No dressing room issues with Ousmane Dembele

Given Inter’s draw with PSV and Barcelona having nothing to play for, Craig Burley says everything lined up for Tottenham to reach the UCL last 16.
Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba has come out in defence of teammate Ousmane Dembele following criticism directed at the Frenchman due to his late arrivals at practices but did admit his off-field behaviour “could improve.”
The 21-year-old forward was reportedly fined €100,000 by Barca for indiscipline.
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Sources told ESPN FC that Barca security was sent to fetch Dembele who was more than two hours late for Sunday’s training session. He later apologised to the entire team.
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Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele apologised to team after being late to training – Carles Alena

Given Inter’s draw with PSV and Barcelona having nothing to play for, Craig Burley says everything lined up for Tottenham to reach the UCL last 16.
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele apologised to his teammates for showing up late to training on Sunday, said teammate Carles Alena.
Dembele scored the lone Barcelona goal in a 1-1 Champions League draw against Tottenham on Tuesday with a sensational solo effort in which he beat a number of Spurs defenders before curling past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
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That brilliant strike came a day after sources told ESPN FC that Barcelona security was sent to track down the 21-year-old after he was two hours late…

Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele must focus on being more professional – Rivaldo

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Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele has been warned to improve his attitude and focus on being more professional by club legend Rivaldo.
On Monday, sources told ESPN FC that Dembele had been two hours late for a training session on Sunday.
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The 21-year-old, linked with a move away from Barca next month, was tracked down at his home by club security staff a day after starring in the 4-0 derby win over Espanyol.
In October, sources told ESPN FC that the club had concerns about Dembele’s off-pitch behaviour. 

Barca security sent to find Ousmane Dembele after he was two hours late for training – sources

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde heaps praise on Lionel Messi, saying the Argentine can do anything he wants with the talent he possesses.

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Carles Alena scored his first La Liga goal for Barcelona, as the champions cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over Villarreal.
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele was two hours late for a training session on Sunday, sources have told ESPN FC.
Dembele, 21, was tracked down at his home by club security staff a day after starring in the 4-0 derby win over Espanyol.
In October, sources told ESPN FC that Barca had concerns about Dembele’s off-pitch behaviour.
The France forward then failed to report for a training session the following month, with coach Ernesto Valverde dropping him from the squad against Real Betis as a result.
Valverde,…

Ousmane Dembele, Gerard Pique both on song again as Barcelona earn elusive clean sheet

Gerard Pique scored for the second straight game in Barcelona’s win over Villarreal.
Gerard Pique and Carles Alena were on target as Barcelona beat Villarreal 2-0 to get back to winning ways in La Liga at Camp Nou on Sunday.
Barca took the lead in the first half when Pique headed home Ousmane Dembele’s cross and youngster Alena sealed the three points with a smart finish after the break after coming on as a substitute.

Positives
Considering it was quite an uneventful occasion for large parts of the match, there were several positives for Barca. La Masia graduate Alena’s first…

Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele challenged by manager Ernesto Valverde

Carles Alena scored his first La Liga goal for Barcelona, as the champions cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over Villarreal.
Ernesto Valverde challenged Ousmane Dembele to maintain his form after the France forward impressed in Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Villarreal on Sunday.
Dembele started Barca’s first nine games of the season but has been in and out of the side since he was dropped for the Champions League game at Tottenham in October.
His professionalism has been called into question, with sources confirming to ESPN FC that his bad habits were a concern, but he’s made a big impact on the pitch over the last week.
A…

Lionel Messi stars, Ousmane Dembele maintains recent momentum as Barca clinch group

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands — Barcelona sealed top spot in their Champions League group for a record 12th consecutive season with a 2-1 win away at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the second half with a move he start…

Barcelona have no plans to sell Ousmane Dembele in January – sources

After headlining the papers all week, Ousmane Dembele delivered for Barcelona. Stewart Robson examines how he influenced their draw at Atletico.

The FC crew feel recent statements by Barcelona players about Ousmane Dembele are an effort to help him regain focus and form at the club.
Ousmane Dembele has not told Barcelona that he wants to leave in January and the club have no plans to sell him, sources have told ESPN FC.
Dembele, who cost €145 million when he joined from Borussia Dortmund last year, started the first nine games of the season but has been in and out of the side since being dropped for the Champions League game at Tottenham in October.
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ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why Ousmane Dembele is finding himself in hot water at Barcelona and what he needs to do to fix it.

After headlining the papers all week, Ousmane Dembele delivered for Barcelona. Stewart Robson examines how he influenced their draw at Atletico.

The FC crew feel recent statements by Barcelona players about Ousmane Dembele are an effort to help him regain focus and form at the club.
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Barcelona will offer Ousmane Dembele to Paris Saint-Germain as part of their attempt to bring Neymar back to the Camp Nou, according to the Mirror.
France forward Dembele, who joined Barca 18 months ago, seems increasingly likely to be on his way out amid questions over his attitude.
The Mirror…

Transfer Talk: Barca to offer PSG Ousmane Dembele in deal to bring Neymar back

ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why Ousmane Dembele is finding himself in hot water at Barcelona and what he needs to do to fix it.

After headlining the papers all week, Ousmane Dembele delivered for Barcelona. Stewart Robson examines how he influenced their draw at Atletico.

The FC crew feel recent statements by Barcelona players about Ousmane Dembele are an effort to help him regain focus and form at the club.

With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest.

Barca to offer Dembele to PSG in Naymar bid

Barcelona will offer Ousmane Dembele to Paris Saint-Germain as part of their attempt to bring Neymar back to the Camp Nou, according to the Mirror.

France forward Dembele, who joined Barca 18 months ago, seems increasingly likely to be on his way out amid questions over his attitude.

The Mirror writes…

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