The legend of Blaugrana has been a regular French international and believes he can be an important figure at Camp Nou
Ousmane Dembele could stand to take advantage of Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona, Rivaldo said, with the French international still boasting the potential he sees as a key man at Camp Nou.
The World Cup-winning player has struggled to keep up with expectations behind a major money move from Borussia Dortmund in 2017.
Barca was captured by the money raised from the sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain, with those in Catalunya buying into emerging talent potential.
Questions about form, fitness and focus have followed Dembele around his time in La Liga, with just 91 appearances in three and a half years.
The 23-year-old has recorded 24 goals over these rounds, making a world-wide touchdown with his country, but more is being sought from a € 105 million (£ 93m / $ 127m) fund.
Rivaldo believes Dembele can play a prominent role, as it is possible that a summer departure for Messi – who will continue to run his contract towards a free agency – will provide an opportunity for members of a stellar support team step out of the shadows.
“I’ve already said sometimes that Ousmane Dembele is an excellent player with very good skills, so he needs to stop people’s attention and focus on football and Barcelona,” said Blaugrana’s legend, Rivaldo Betfair.
“He played a good game against Sociedad, he has the resources to make a difference on a regular basis and he could even benefit from the possible departure of Lionel Messi in the summer to make a name for himself. confirmed as the star of the team.
“He has great football facilities, he can play with both feet, and he has a great personality, so he has to focus on everyone.”
Rivaldo also feels that Frenkie de Jong can take on more responsibility at Barca, with the Dutch international midfielder another who needs to go longer than expected to play the way in shape.
The Brazilian said of a Dutch player: “Frenkie de Jong scored Barca’s goal in the semi-finals of the Super Cup and it looks like he can play better as an offensive midfielder. While Messi is still around, he might only play a few times in that position.
“But this is good news for Ronald Koeman who may be considering this option going forward, as De Jong seems to have a good ability to get into the box and visit. goals.
“He was already proving to have strengths but he has yet to consistently confirm his performance, so we have to wait for him to be more consistent and to prove the good signs of this game. soon. ”
Barca have signed Real Sociedad on penalties in the semi-finals of the Super Cup and will be looking to get their hands on big money when they take on Athletic Club in Seville on Sunday.