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Barcelona news: Ousmane Dembele struggles revealed by Spanish media
OUSMANE DEMBELE is struggling to deal with his big-money move to Barcelona.
After breaking Borussia Dortmund's club rules to secure his move to the La Liga giants, the Frenchman finally got his wish when joined the Catalan outfit last summer.
However, Dembele's Barca career got off to a rocky start when the winger suffered a serious hamstring injury in his first weeks at the club.
Since returning in January, the youngster has failed to hold down a first team place and has only started two clashes.
But now, Spanish media reports have shed light on why Dembele may be struggling at the Nou Camp.
Ousmane Dembele is struggling for form and gametime at Barcelona
Ousmane Dembele's warm up against Atletico was lacklustre
Dembele's poor diet and questionable lifestyle choices are hampering his chances
According to radio station Cadena Ser, the 20-year-old is causing concern within the Barcelona ranks.
The media outlet claims Dembele's poor diet and questionable lifestyle choices are hampering his chances of breaking into the first team.
The starlet has also been heavily criticised for his reaction when called off the bench against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Dembele performed a lacklustre warm up on the Nou Camp touchline, similar to the one seen moments before his hamstring injury back in September.
Ernesto Valverde is unlikely to start the French international when Barcelona take on Chelsea in the Champions League next week.
Dembele has only featured once in the competition so far this season.