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Deschamps explains Dembele's omission from latest France squad

Didier Deschamps has explained Ousmane Dembele's omission from his latest France squad, insisting It's up to the Barcelona star to "find his full potential".

Dembele returned to action with Barcelona last month after almost a year on the sidelines following surgery on a hamstring injury.

The 23-year-old has been dealt a number of serious fitness setbacks since moving to Camp Nou from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2017, and has so far been unable to live up to his €105 million (£94m/$124m) price tag.

He was heavily linked with a move away from Catalonia in the last transfer window amid reported interest from Manchester United, but ended up staying put, and has since fought his way back into the Blaugrana's starting side.