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International watch: Ousmane Dembele not risked as France lose to Denmark

Barcelona have endured a difficult international break so far with key players picking up injuries but were offered some respite on Sunday.

Ousmane Dembele, who Franch coach Didier Deschamps has admitted has been suffering some calf discomfort, was not risked during Les Bleus’ clash with Denmark.

Reports ahead of the game suggested that Dembele had made it clear he wasn’t going to take any risks as his “absolute priority” is to help Barca this season.

Deschamps left Dembele on the bench for the match and did not call for the forward during the game which his team ended up losing 2-0.