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Football rumours from the media Jun 27, 2019

Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web

Dembele hamstring injury is a ‘major blow’ – Barcelona boss Valverde

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde admits the loss of Ousmane Dembele to a hamstring problem early in the 2-0 defeat at Celta Vigo will be a “major blow” to their end-of-season ambitions.

Coutinho going nowhere this summer – Barcelona president Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is adamant that Philippe Coutinho will not be leaving the Nou Camp this summer despite rumoured interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

Martial named in France squad while injury rules out Dembele

Manchester United winger Anthony Martial is in line for his first France cap in a year after being selected in Didier Deschamps’ squad for the opening Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Barca boss Ernesto Valverde wary of the threat posed by Lyon ahead of second leg

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has warned victory over Lyon in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie is no formality.

Valverde relishes another clean sheet as Barcelona win again

Ernesto Valverde claimed his mission had been accomplished following Barcelona’s 2-0 home win against Celta Vigo.

Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele lead Barcelona to victory

Barcelona reclaimed outright control of the LaLiga table with a 2-0 win against Celta Vigo at the Nou Camp.

Messi’s dead-ball brilliance sends Barcelona three points clear at top.

Lionel Messi scored two brilliant free-kicks as Barcelona opened up a three-point lead at the top of LaLiga after coasting to a 4-0 win at derby rivals Espanyol.

Dembele produced a ‘great performance’ – but can do more, says Barca boss

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde challenged Ousmane Dembele to continue to make an impact after the France international impressed in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Villarreal.

Valverde rues lack of spark after Barcelona snatch late Atletico draw

Ernesto Valverde felt Barcelona lacked spark after requiring a last-minute equaliser to claim a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid.

Lionel Messi returns as Barca take on Real Betis but Ousmane Dembele misses out

Lionel Messi is back in the Barcelona squad for Sunday’s match against Real Betis, but there is no Ousmane Dembele after reports of disciplinary trouble involving the Frenchman.

Luis Suarez bags brace as Barcelona claim late Rayo Vallecano victory

Barcelona stunned Rayo Vallecano with two late goals as they claimed a 3-2 comeback victory to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga.

Messi and Suarez both score twice as Barcelona run riot

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both scored twice as Barcelona moved top of LaLiga after routing Huesca 8-2 at Nou Camp.

Valverde hits out at state of pitch after Barcelona’s victory at Real Valladolid

Coach Ernesto Valverde has criticised the pitch at Real Valladolid after Barcelona scraped to a 1-0 victory.

VAR helps Barcelona scrape a win against Real Valladolid

Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal as LaLiga champions Barcelona survived a late VAR scare to claim a hard-fought 1-0 win at promoted Real Valladolid.