Ousmane Dembele: Barcelona winger sidelined for six months after surgery
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Ousmane Dembele was consoled by Lionel Messi after injuring his thigh against Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele will be sidelined for six months after surgery on a serious hamstring tear.
The France international, 22, was on his way back to full fitness following a thigh injury when he pulled out of training last week.
Dembele has had several injuries - in both legs - since joining the La Liga champions from Dortmund in 2017.
He has played only three full matches this season, missing 63 games in all competitions at Barca through injury.
Dembele, a member of France's 2018 World Cup-winning squad, is expected to miss Euro 2020.