Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has spoken in favour of young winger Ousmane Dembele, defending him against "cruelty" from the media and saying he's a part of his squad.
The tactician faced multiple questions regarding the Frenchman during a press conference and told the reports their focus on the youngster is excessive, per Sport:
"He's a part of the squad and we are all here to help him be at his best,. I know they're talking about him excessively at the moment [in media].
"In the end, a player with something that is difficult to find, an innate talent, technical and physical, so we expect the best from him.