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Barcelona news: Ernesto Valverde reveals Ousmane Dembele expectations amid PSG interest
BARCELONA boss Ernesto Valverde has lauded Ousmane Dembele amid interest from PSG.
Barcelona forward Dembele struck a stunning goal as the Catalan giants beat Sevilla 2-1 to win the Spanish Super Cup.
The France international has been heavily tipped to leave the Nou Camp for Arsenal or PSG after a difficult debut season in Catalonia last term.
Last night, however, the Barcelona star delivered a timely reminder of his ability with a thunderbolt goal against Sevilla.
And, speaking after the match, Valverde lauded the 21-year-old and expressed a belief that Dembele would get even better over time.
"I don't know if he needs matches like today, that is a question for him” he said when asked if the player had received a confidence boost.
"He is with us and we have high expectations for him.
"He has great quality and is here with us.
"He took part and he scored a goal, which I think is something to be happy about.
"As the game went on, he got better."
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Valverde also admitted he was delighted to see Barcelona scoop their first piece of silverware of the season.
"We are happy because we were competing for a title against a great opponent," he said.
"We knew that the circumstances of this match were different.
"It was a very difficult match because we started off by falling behind and we had to mount a comeback.
"Many players came into this game after time off, having only just returned this week, and this was obvious.
"We got better as the game went on.
"It was a good match, in which they also had chances.
"It is good to win because it boosts you in what you're doing and allows you to start the season in a positive way."