Ousmane Dembele still in touch with Barcelona youngster following untimely departure
There’s three major threats posing Barcelona for their game against PSG this Wednesday, the first of which is, of course, Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman is one of the best players in the world, if not the best, and keeping him quiet should be the top priority.
The second is PSG’s ultras group Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP), who have released a message for their fellow fans, asking them to create an atmosphere that will make Barcelona players tremble.
Finally, the third important horseman of this game, and as much as Barcelona fans may hate it, is Ousmane Dembele. The winger has not picked up a single injury since joining PSG, and while may not score or assist as much, he is close to unstoppable when in form.
Dembele talks Barcelona, Gavi, and UCL
Ahead of the game, the World Cup winner spoke to UEFA, Dembele was asked whether he was happy about facing Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the competition.
“Yes, it is great to play in Barcelona and Spain, again. I think it will be a great match,” he said.
Dembele was at Barcelona for six seasons, during which his best version was only evident under Xavi. Eventually, though, an offer from PSG tempted him to leave the Catalan giants for €50 million.
“I would like to say that I learned a lot, on and off the pitch, thanks to the coaches, but also due to the great friends I made there,” he assessed his time at Barça.
Speaking of great friends, Dembele name-checked Gavi especially as one of the Barcelona players he is still in touch with.
“I saw Kounde during the international break with France, I also called Gavi. We talk to each other often before games.”
Dembele was rested against Clermont Foot this weekend, and is expected to start on the right-wing against Barcelona. Kylian Mbappe will also return to the side, but the third man in the attack is still unknown.
