Barça boss Setien: Dembele's injury is unfortunate, he's a great person
The coach is gutted to lose the Frenchman for, potentially, the rest of the season
Barcelona coach Quique Setien had placed a lot of hope in the return of Ousmane Dembele, so his injury setback has come as a huge blow.
Dembele had recently returned to training from a hamstring injury but tore a tendon in his thigh on Monday and is unlikely to play again this season.
Despite that, Setien tried to send a message of positivity as the club wait to see how long the French forward will be out of and if they can make a signing on an emergency basis.
"I am worried about Dembele, not just as a footballer, but as a person because he's an extraordinary kid," the coach said. "He was so motivated and excited in training.
"I am gutted that he can't play football for a number of months. He doesn't deserve that because he's a great person. I care more about that than anything else.
"We're waiting to see how long it will be, then we will have to talk. Once we have the information, we can take decisions, we will see if we are able to sign."
