Unable to escape from injuries, Ousmane Dembele had to finish the match against "Celta" with Vigo after just six minutes.
Barcelona announced that the 21-year-old Frenchman suffered a hamstring injury. There is a high probability that the player will not appear in this season anymore. This means that he will definitely miss the UEFA Champions League semifinal match against "Liverpool".
Ernesto Valverde said after the match that O. Dembele's injury is a big loss for the team.
"It seems to be a thigh muscle injury. We have to wait for further examination results," the coach said. "He is a very important player for us, so it is a big loss, especially with important matches coming up."
"I didn't replace him with Coutinho because I didn't want to risk the Brazilian," Valverde explained his decision in the lost match.
O. Dembele had earned a place in the starting lineup at a certain point in the season, but injuries have disrupted his plans multiple times.
The Frenchman played 42 matches this season, scoring 14 goals and providing nine assists.
