
He flew to Finland for surgery but has been rule out for six months with a hamstring tear.
in a show of support for the youngster, Barcelona FC tweeted: '#CourageDembélé. Keep your head up, Ousmane!'
La Liga English added: 'Not just a club, a family.' As well as Dembele, Luis Suarez is also facing an extended period on the sidelines, leaving Barcelona depleted of options in attack.
Boss Quique Setien yesterday commented on the ongoing speculation surrounding his side's attempts to bring in a new striker as cover for the injury-hit forward line.