Ousmane Dembele praised by Barcelona's head coach Ernesto Valverde
Thursday 15 March 2018 14:04, UK
Barcelona's head coach Ernesto Valverde thinks Ousmane Dembele should keep taking all the opportunities he can get.
Dembele scored his first goal in 12 appearances since signing for the La Liga leaders from Borussia Dortmund in their 3-0 win over Chelsea in the Champions League last-16 tie at the Nou Camp.
But the French forward was not only praised for his attacking performance by his boss.
"He worked a lot in attack and made a crucial defensive display. He took a step forward," said Valverde.
"We hope he keeps taking advantage of the opportunities he gets. He had the injuries, and was coming from a different team and a different type of football.
"He has to adapt to how we play in attack and defence."
The 20-year-old is now fully fit following a period on the sidelines due to a ruptured thigh tendon and a hamstring injury missing 27 games in total for Barcelona.
Dembele's European football performance followed an impressive showing in the club's 2-0 win aganist Malaga where he set up Phillipe Coutinho's goal.
Champions League Quarter-Final Draw
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal in the Champions League by adding his second of the game after opening the scoring just after 128 seconds.
Barcelona won the tie 4-1 on aggregate to book a place in the draw for the last-eight which takes place on Friday at 11am.
