It's time for Dembele to show what he can do LaLiga - Barcelona A lot will be expected from the 21-year-old

Ousmane Dembele has to approach his second season a Barcelona player with a fresh mindset, forgetting his difficult debut campaign.

The Frenchman had a tough first year at the club as he was often a victim of injuries, allowing him to play only 23 of the 59 official team games.

A club like Barcelona always expects the most and the best out of a player, so the former Borussia Dortmund man should focus on improving from his previous form.

A change in the squad also gives Dembele the opportunity to excel this coming season, with former teammates Paulinho and Andres Iniesta leaving the club.

The youngster could possibly earn a greater role in Ernesto Valverde's plans, especially since he owns one of the best assist averages in the history of the club, with an influential pass coming every 141 minutes.

Although there has been talk of the possibility of looking for an exit, Barcelona need to make sure he stays.

The footballer who dazzled in the Bundesliga is still there and it's only a matter of time before he starts to show his true qualities with Barcelona.

In certain games, Dembele proved to be a player who could amplify a team when deemed fit to play.

On the other hand, Barcelona are not working on signing a big player this summer and, after having presented Arthur Melo and Clement Lenglet, this leaves an opportunity for Dembele to become a focal point in the midfield and it also saves the Catalans from spending huge sums.

It is important to remember that Barcelona are coming from a season where they spent a total of 225 million euros on Philippe Coutinho and Dembele alone.

Both players are expected to improve as they will have the entire season to play, rather than only the second half.

The keys for Dembele to have a good year

Bounce back from vacation

Again, he's late coming back into pre-season training.

Due to France winning the World Cup, the player is only just starting his holiday and will really have to put in the work within a limited amount of time.

Injury luck

Injuries have been his greatest enemy since he came to Barcelona.

He suffered a very serious injury right after his debut and was forced to not play for three months.

Then, shortly after re-joining the team he had another injury that set him back another month.

Trust

Not only in himself, but also in Valverde.

He must trust in the partnership and work alongside the ideals of the coach to make sure he feels valued amongst a team of stars.

Adaptation

Adjusting to the day-to-day tactics and dynamics within the team is extremely important for the 21-year old.

He is still a reserved person in the dressing room and has problems communicating in Spanish with his colleagues.

Feeling more a part of the team would boost his confidence for the season.

Private Life

His life outside the playing fields worries the club.

His eating habits and rest schedule are not as strict as expected for a top-level footballer.

Barcelona tried to make a change last season, but it remains to be seen if it has taken effect.

Removing pressure

The shadow of Neymar has disappeared, which could help the Frenchman.

Last year, the comparisons were inevitable.

In addition, he was the most expensive signing in the history of the club.

This year it could be different.