Dembele, Barca’s record signing after joining from Borussia Dortmund for an initial €105million in August, tore his hamstring in a LaLiga clash with Getafe - his third outing for the club - and has not played since.
Ernesto Valverde was non-committal regarding the 20-year-old’s chances of playing against Celta in his pre-match news conference, but the France international could be in line to start in the absence of Messi and Suarez, with Paco Alcacer also omitted.
Jose Arnaiz may get a chance to impress after being included in the squad, while Samuel Umtiti continues to miss out through injury amid reports Manchester City are considering triggering his €60million release clause.
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