Ernesto Valverde took time out to praise Ousmane Dembele after his performance during Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Malaga on Saturday.
The Frenchman put in a strong showing and notched an assist as he set up Philippe Coutinho beautifully for Barca’s second goal of the game.
“The thing about Dembele is that he always tries, he has a place here,” Valverde said.
”He’s a player who needs time, he’s young and had injuries, there is pressure on him.
”Today is yet another step forward for him.”
Coutinho also spoke about Dembele and thanked him for his cross as the Brazilian scored his third Barcelona goal with a neat flick at the near post.