Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has challenged Ousmane Dembele to earn his place back in the first-team squad.
The 2019-20 season has been another one of frustration for the France international, with continued injury problems. Dembele was also sent off in the 4-0 win over Sevilla in October, resulting in a two-game suspension.
The winger is available again, but he was left out of the Barcelona squad on Saturday as the team slumped to a shock 3-1 loss to Levante. Speaking ahead of their UEFA Champions League showdown with Slavia Prague on Tuesday, Valverde said the 22-year-old needs to work hard to get chances, per Rob Lancaster of Goal:
"Everyone always has to earn their place—Dembele is no exception," said Valverde.