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Dembele returns to Barcelona squad but Rakitic dropped for Villarreal clash

Ousmane Dembele has been included in Barcelona's latest matchday squad, but Ernesto Valverde has opted to leave Ivan Rakitic out of his final 18.

The reigning Liga champions continue the defence of their crown with a huge clash against Villarreal at Camp Nou on Tuesday night.

Barca have only managed to pick up seven points from a possible 15 at the start of the new season, with a 2-0 defeat at Granada on Saturday heaping more pressure on Valverde.

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They will, however, welcome back a key performer in Dembele to face Villarreal, who has made a full recovery from a hamstring injury.