Champions League: Ranking 5 Barcelona players who will be decisive against Liverpool

Lionel Messi would be one of the deciding factors for Barcelona
Lionel Messi would be one of the deciding factors for Barcelona

Ousmane Dembele

Deportivo Alaves v FC Barcelona - La Liga
Deportivo Alaves v FC Barcelona - La Liga

The Frenchman's career at the Camp Nou has been plagued with injuries and inconsistent displays. However, he still has the reputation as one of the world's most talented wingers, who can wreak havoc to even the biggest of teams at his best days.

A pacey, highly technical player, who can score and set up goals with ease, he would surely give Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold a hard time at the Camp Nou. Valverde would need to choose either him or Philippe Coutinho to accompany Messi and Suarez up front.

However, the Frenchman could be a more decisive player than his Brazilian teammate due to Dembele's better overall goal involvements this season. He has been directly involved in 17 goals combined in the Champions League and La Liga for Barcelona this season, which is better than Coutinho's tally of 13.

His silky movements and vital passes would be important for Barcelona if they want to take an advantage into the second leg.

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