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Active in win Dembele put two shots off target and created one chance from three crosses in 78 minutes of Tuesday's 2-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Dembele wasn't the most consistent over the first half of the season but he still scored five goals and provided seven assists in 20 appearances (16 starts) between the league and UCL. Still carrying the momentum of his 13-assist campaign in 2021/22, Dembele will hope to play a bigger role during the World Cup than he did in the summer of 2021 during the Euros when he came off the bench just twice.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Dembele scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), eight crosses (three accurate), and nine corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Almeria.

Impact Dembele was all over the attack for Barcelona by scoring a goal and providing to the offense. He already has 104 crosses on the year which already exceeds his amount from last season. The Frenchman has been able to keep himself in healthy form with now two goals, three assist, 22 crosses (five accurate) and 13 corners in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides six crosses in win Dembele created one chance from six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Dembele has logged 12 crosses over his last two matches but his team have scored just twice in that time. So long as his team hasn't shown consistent attacking form, Dembele is worth paying attention to but his value may not be so reliable.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Dembele logged six inaccurate crosses and made five tackles (two won) during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Though he had contributed to four all four goals in Sunday's win over Athletic Club, Dembele soon fell back to normal standards. An inconsistent season has caught Dembele in its trap as well, as he's scored or assisted in just two of the last 10 matches. Depending on how manager Xavi lays out his tactics for the final games ahead of the World Cup, Dembele could still rack up impressive numbers even without any goals or assists.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stars in win Dembele logged three assists from four chances created and scored one goal from three shots (all on target) during Sunday's 4-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Dembele did well to get back on track after struggling in the El Clasico loss to Real Madrid. When the manager gets his tactics right, there won't be many better performances than that of Dembele, who now leads the league in assists and chances created. Though the Champions League is close to unsalvageable, expect Dembele to excel against the majority of opponents.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot in loss Dembele put one shot off target and won two-of-three tackles during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Instead of getting so heavily relied upon his efficiency was poor, Dembele was marked nearly out of the match as the hosts ran away with an El Clasico triumph. With his goal from the midweek draw against Inter Milan, Dembele hasn't logged a goal or assist in seven straight matches over a month despite logging 52 crosses and creating 12 chances. The schedule won't get much easier so it's up to Dembele to get back on track following some difficult results.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores in draw Dembele scored one goal from four shots (three on goal) and logged 12 crosses (two accurate) to create three chances during Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan.

Impact Dembele scored for the first time in six games while logging double-digit crosses in a second straight start. Fortunately the team wasn't as reliant on his production to succeed but the result isn't ideal with a slim chance of making the UCL knockout stages remaining. That being said, Dembele continues to produce at a high rate even when the team struggles to secure consistent points.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in win Dembele put one shot on target in 27 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Dembele was given a chance to rest ahead of matches against Inter Milan and Real Madrid but still had to play as his team looked off-tempo for much of Sunday. With no goals or assists in five straight appearances, this week could be a major barometer of whether or not Dembele is only used to rack up crosses or if he can actually generate goals again.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Dembele created three chances on 24 crosses (five accurate) and put two shots off target during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact A haphazard tactic not usually seen out of Barca involved giving Dembele the ball and expecting him to make everything happen, but even he can't do all of the work and often overhit crosses late in the game. While different calls on the handballs which overturned major moments could've changed the story, Dembele still played a massive role Tuesday without a great deal of efficiency. In adjusting from how the game played out, expect Dembele to remain a key part of the attack but maybe not to this degree.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Dembele created two chances on eight crosses (three accurate) and put one shot off target during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Dembele now has six chances created on 14 crosses in his last two starts. He's now gone three straight appearances without a goal or assist but don't expect this streak to keep up for long in the midst of a busy month before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Dembele has been declared fit and available for selection in Saturday's match against Mallorca, according to manager Xavi via MARCA.

Impact Dembele had reportedly been dealing with a knock in the lead-up to this contest but nothing suggested an absence was likely. Given some of the injury plague for the French national team, this is a good sign that Dembele should be ready to go ahead of a busy month.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in win Dembele created four chances from six crosses (one accurate) and put two shots off target during 60 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact Dembele did well to play 60 minutes even though he reportedly stayed up all night before this game to wait for the birth of his child. He's now gone two games without a goal or assist, a streak he'll hope to end after the international break during a busy stretch before the World Cup.

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Takes one shot in loss Dembele put one shot off target and won two-of-three tackles during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to to Bayern Munich.

Impact Dembele had an uncharacteristically rough performance given some of his displays early in the season. While he should still be a top target in most matches, it won't be good for Dembele and his teammates if they collectively play poorly in high-pressure matches.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Dembele scored one goal from four shots (one on goal) and created one chance from four crosses during 71 minutes of Sunday's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Dembele has taken 11 set pieces in two games and now has his first goal. He's showing exceptional involvement in the attack and as long as he can stay fit, Dembele has more than enough to be among the best fantasy assets whenever his team takes to the pitch.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in draw Dembele took four shots (two on goal) and created five chances from nine crosses (five accurate) during Saturday's scoreless draw with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Dembele also conceded a yellow card during this game. Keeping him healthy will be the biggest key to his value, which should be exceptional if he comes even halfway to matching his production from last season (13 assists in 21 games).

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Barcelona Dembele signed a two-year contract extension with Barcelona, it was announced Thursday.

Impact Dembele went from nearly getting frozen out of the lineup in the winter to signing a new deal by the summer after logging 13 assists and scoring once despite playing in just 21 league games (15 starts). What makes this seem more perplexing than Barca's financial constraints is the recent arrival of Raphinha, who will be in direct competition with Dembele for minutes. However, a fresh contract and pay rise may have softened the blow and last season is plenty evidence of what Dembele can do without even starting every match. Still, he missed the first two months of last season with a hamstring injury and it's important to track his fitness as much as possible.

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Comes off bench in season finale Dembele subbed into Sunday's match against Villarreal in the 57th minute, and he took a shot and created a chance in the 2-0 defeat.

Impact Dembele's resurgence was one of the stories of the season, as after an injury-riddled career at Barcelona to date, he returned from a knee injury in December and promptly went on a tear to finish the campaign with a La Liga-leading 13 assists in just 21 appearances (15 starts). This is form not seen from the 25-year-old since he left Borussia Dortmund in 2017, and while there's no guarantee that his injury problems are over, there is genuine optimism about Dembele for the first time in a long time.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records brace of assists in win Dembele assisted two goals and made an interception in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Dembele set up goals for Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off the back of two dazzling dribbles through Celta's defense on Tuesday, and he's now the lone leader in La Liga assists this season with 13, at a rate of one every 106 minutes. Imagine what that total could have been if he hadn't missed the first third of the campaign with a hamstring injury. On Sunday he will face Getafe, which have conceded 37 times in 35 matches.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Dembele took five shots (one on goal) and created two chances from 15 crosses (zero accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Ray Vallecano.

Impact Dembele has been nothing short of impressive with at least 14 crosses in three of the last four matches, but each of the past two home rounds have ended in defeats. As long as his personal scoring floor is high, so is his potential, though recent team performances have seen him go four straight league and UEL starts without an assist. Up next is a visit from Mallorca, which have conceded the most goals in the league.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Dembele shot twice off goal and sent in four inaccurate crosses during Thursday's 1-0 win over Sociedad.

Impact Dembele wasn't bad by any means Thursday, but he failed to provide his normal offensive value and failed to put a shot on goal. The encouraging sign for Dembele is how often he's been on the pitch, starting four matches in a row, and playing 90 minutes in the last three. Next up for Dembele is a clash with Rayo on short rest.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in loss Dembele took seven shots (two on goal) and created two chances from 14 crosses (one accurate) during Monday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Dembele certainly played his part but without better finishing, neither he nor his teammates could avoid a second straight loss. Still, with 31 crosses in the last two games, Dembele should have more than enough to contribute against Real Sociedad, which have conceded the third-fewest goals in La Liga.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Dembele assisted a goal and won one of three tackles in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Levante. He created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Dembele has 11 assists in 12 La Liga appearances since his first start in his return from injury on Dec. 12, which is tied with Karim Benzema at the top of the assists leaderboard for the season in the competition, despite having played about half the amount of games as his fellow French international. He is absolutely on fire now and is finally living up to his hefty price tag in what is inarguably his best stretch of performances since he transferred from Dortmund in 2017.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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