Ousmane Dembele won't be tested by Barcelona, Frenchman's future up in air amid COVID-19

Close to three years and €105 million later, it appears Ousmane Dembele's time at Barcelona is up. While Ousmane Dembele has faced constant injury issues since his move, Dembele was touted to make a comeback once LaLiga return goes through. However, that prospect appears unlikely as Barcelona have reportedly excluded Ousmane Dembele from ir coronavirus testing routine. Barcelona players were subjected to coronavirus testing as league is set to resume soon. Ousmane Dembele picked up a muscle injury on February which saw Barcelona move for Martin Braithwaite from Leganes. 

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LaLiga coronavirus testing: Ousmane Dembele on outs

With  pandemic suspending league, Ousmane Dembele could have made it to Barcelona squad for rest of season. However, Barcelona earlier appealed to Spanish board to allow m to sign a player because of vast number of injuries in ir squad, with Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez being key absentees. As per Cadena Ser, Ousmane Dembele was left out of list of Barcelona players to be tested ahead of a potential LaLiga return. While Barcelona players have since returned to training, Dembele will t be eligible to resume training if he isn't tested by club and found negative for COVID-19.

LaLiga return: Barcelona's player out for Coronavirus testing

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LaLiga coronavirus testing: Ousmane Dembele could still feature in Champions League

However, Barcelona have t removed Ousmane Dembele from ir Champions League squad as he is still listed on UEFA's website. Ousmane Dembele could, refore, still feature for Barcelona in Champions League. Barcelona are up against Napoli in Champions League Round of 16. Champions League action will reportedly return in August. 

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LaLiga return: Spanish top-tier due to return

LaLiga teams were asked to test ir players for coronavirus with plans being drawn up for league to return soon. Players from Barcelona, Real Madrid and or teams were seen attending check-up. Teams have already started with individual training as LaLiga is expected to return in June.

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