Barcelona architect Ernesto Valverde praised the attacking midfield role of Ousmane Dembele after the away game to headquarters Malaga. The 28th week of the Spanish La Liga match at the La Rosaleda stadium, Sunday (11/3), ended with a 2-0 victory.
Two goals Barca victory over Malaga was scored Luis Suarez in the 15th minute from assisted Jordi Alba. The second goal by foot Philippe Coutinho in the 25th minute from assistant Dembele.
Valverde's praise of Dembele this time for seeing the role of French players in the game. "One thing about Dembele this time, he managed from his efforts to always try to do the best on the field," said Valverde, Sunday.
When the game against Malaga, Barca re-apply the attack format 4-3-3. Valverde did not mamasang Lionel Messi in trident attack this time. Position as a right wing midfielder who is usually entrusted to Messi, this time replaced by Dembele who in recent matches sat on the bench.
Dembele also played throughout the 85 minutes in the game and provide an assist. Marca's page, Sunday (11/3) conveyed, Dembele action away to Malaga, as his best game with Barca since joining, August 2017.
Valverde said Dembele's appearance became a step forward for the player's career with Barca. "He (Dembele) always has a place in the team, he is young and always trying to try," continued the former Athletic coach of Bilbao.
Kemenengan Barca from Malaga also makes La Blaugrana comfortable at the top of La Liga standings. Now, Barca getting closer to the title by collecting 72 points on the board standings. Barca have not been unbeaten throughout La Liga this season.