Ousmane Dembélé will not cut deadlines, as AS has learned. Despite the fact that he has already begun to carry out a continuous career and work in the field, the club’s medical services are very cautious and in no case will they force his return. Hence, the Clásico on March 19 in the League is maintained as the date of his return to the pitch.
So that, is completely ruled out for the first leg of the Cup semifinals against Real Madrid, as well as for the next three LaLiga games, including the game in San Mamés against Athletic. Only in the hypothetical case that the team eliminated Manchester United, would there be a minimal option that could help the team in the round of 16 second leg of the Europa League, which would be played on March 16, three days before the Classic, but always starting from the bench, and in no case as a starter.
It is necessary to remember that Dembélé suffered a tear of the rectus femoris of the left thigh against Girona on January 28. Subsequent tests confirmed the severity of the injury, predicting a minimum of six weeks off. This weekend it will be four o’clock, so there are still two more weeks of rehabilitation. However, doctors want to be cured in health, worth the redundancy, and They have decided to extend their return to the pitch for another week, especially taking into account the player’s injury history and the risks of a relapseas he is a footballer who exploits speed and changes of pace a lot in his game.
In addition, Raphinha’s good playing time and the reappearance of Ferran Torres have served to supply Dembélé with guarantees in these last games, so in no case will his return from the technical area be forced.
