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Despite off the pitch concerns, Dembele is hitting top gear on the pitch
Off the pitch disciplinary issues are becoming more of a candle in the sun compared to Dembele’s goals and magic wand-like feet. Whether it’s the La Liga or Champions League, there is no arguing that Dembele has been invaluable to Barcelona in 18/19.
Is Dembele ready to share Messi's Barcelona "burden"?
Barcelona seem to be in need of a fix right now and yes, Messi could be it. But for how long will the La Liga giants hinge on the five time World’s Best Player’s abilities? With the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, Ousmane Dembele looking a different player, is it perhaps time for the five time Champions League winners to think ahead and find new heroes?