Man Utd boost as Ousmane Dembele is set to miss both Europa League clashes after Barcelona star suffers injury
BARCELONA winger Ousmane Dembele could miss both legs of the club’s upcoming Europa League play-off against Manchester United due to a thigh injury.
The Frenchman, 25, was forced off during Barcelona’s La Liga clash with Girona on Saturday.
GettyDembele has sustained a rectus femoris injury[/caption]
GettyThe Frenchman was forced off during Barcelona’s match against Girona[/caption]
He was seen clutching his leg midway through the first half, raising concerns for Xavi and his coaching staff.
And a post-match statement from the club confirmed that he had sustained an injury to his quadricep.
The statement read: “Tests carried out this evening on Ousmane Dembele have shown that he has a rectus femoris injury in his left thigh.
“He is out and his recovery will determine his availability.”
According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, he will be sidelined for five-to-six weeks as a result.
Consequently, the winger will miss both of Barcelona’s upcoming Europa League games against Man Utd.
The La Liga giants are due to face the Red Devils twice next month in a play-off which will determine who progresses to the round-of-16.
Dembele could also miss up to six La Liga games due to the injury.
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Barcelona currently sit at the top of the league table, six points clear of rivals Real Madrid.
But, the absence of Dembele could hinder the club’s title charge.
The Frenchman has re-established himself as a crucial first team player for Barcelona this season, with eight goals and seven assists in 28 games so far.
