FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez claims Ousmane Dembele is the best one-on-one player in world football.
The World Cup winner is set to return to action on Saturday when the LaLiga leaders take on Real Betis at the Camp Nou.
Dembele has not featured since the end of January due to injury and Xavi feels the Frenchman's absence has been felt.
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"We have missed him. He is the best one-on-one player, there are few in the world like him," Xavi said at his pre-match press conference, as per Goal.
"Ask the full-backs in La Liga who they prefer. He's a player with tremendous speed, he's a difference-maker. It's logical that we've missed him.
The Barcelona tactician added that he is undecided about whether to start Dembele on Saturday night.
"The sensations were not good and the injury was in a striking area that was more difficult to heal. He is fine and happy," he added.
"We'll see if we start him or use him as a substitute, but it's very important news for us."
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