GIRONA GETAFE GAMES AND BARCELONA FORWARDS RETURN DATE FROM INJURY ARE ALL POSSIBLE MISSES

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Barcelonas offense in the first half of the season revolved around Ousmane Dembele.

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Xavi Hernandez found the Frenchman to be a lethal weapon as he effortlessly ripped through the defenses of his opponents thanks to his speed and mobility on the wings.

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As a result of his prolonged recuperation Dembele was originally supposed to make his comeback for the league Clasico on March 19.

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SPORT claims that Dembeles left thigh injury is recovering significantly more slowly than anticipated.

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Given the Frenchmans lengthy history of fitness issues the coaching team does not want to take any chances with him.

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The 25-year-old has played for the Blaugrana in 18 La Liga games so far this season making five goals and dishing out the same number of assists.

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In addition he generates seven major opportunities two critical passes and two shoots each game.

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The management has chosen Raphinha to revitalize the right wing in the absence of the Frenchman.

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Although the Brazilian has contributed to goals well Dembele has more inventiveness than the Brazilian.

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Thus it will be intriguing to observe which strategy Xavi chooses when the French talent returns.

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After all while they play in the same position Dembele and Raphinha both command starting spots.

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