Official: Dembele picks another hamstring injury, unavailable against Celta Vigo

FC Barcelona have announced a medical update regarding Ousmane Dembele. The French winger has suffered a strain to the semimembranosus muscle of his left hamstring.

Due to the sudden injury, he will be unavailable for the clash against Celta Vigo. The news comes as a massive shock, for the winger returned from injury less than a week ago.

Dembele was out of action for a long time owing to an injury he picked up on international duty at the Euros. His recovery was in progress and he made his first appearance since his return in the last game.

Against Dynamo Kyiv, he came on at the hour mark and was instrumental in improving the quality of the attack. His pace and dribbling gave Barcelona the versatility in attack and they scored just five minutes after his introduction.

Yet, having played just 30 minutes, he is injured once again. His recovery will dictate his return, but he will certainly be ruled out for the coming clashes.

Barcelona were looking to offer Dembele a contract extension once Xavi’s appointment was finalized. The winger is in the final year of his contract, and his renewal is seen as a priority.

With this new injury, it remains to be seen if the club’s stance changes, as the 24-year-old has reached his 12th injury with the Catalan club, according to Transfermarkt data.