Messi prepared as Barca drop Dembele [ La Liga ]

 Ernesto Valverde has demonstrated Lionel Messi and Samuel Umtiti are both prepared to return for Barcelona against Real Betis on Sunday however Ousmane Dembele has been dropped.

Messi has been out since breaking his arm against Sevilla on October 20 while Umtiti has been nursing a knee issue and has not played since September 26.

Both are incorporated into the squad to confront Betis in La Liga this end of the week however there was an unexpected exclusion for Dembele.

Valverde said the 21-year-old had been forgotten after a "donning evaluation".

Messi's arrival would come as a noteworthy lift to Barca. Their commander was incorporated into the venturing out squad to confront Inter Milan on Wednesday yet was not esteemed fit enough notwithstanding for the seat.

Inquired as to whether he could play a hour and a half against Betis, Valverde stated: "We will see, yet he's lost his dread of falling or battling against a rival.

"You need to get that out of your head, you can't be considering to make an awful development. I have seen him preparing admirably and with certainty."

Messi's nonattendance ought to have been a brilliant open door for Dembele yet the winger's frame has been blended as of late, while Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho, Rafinha and Malcom have all inspired.

"Everybody can translate it how they need however this is a group," Valverde said. "I'm searching for the best for the group and that is it."

Barcelona paid around 105 million euros to sign Dembele from Borussia Dortmund a year ago however damage and irregularity have tormented his profession in Spain up until this point.

"How about we trust he can capitalize on the entirety of his ability so the group benefits and furthermore the club, which has made an extraordinary interest in him," Valverde included.

Umtiti has been a key player for Barca however the protector's place in the beginning line-up this end of the week isn't ensured, given Clement Lenglet has done well close by Gerard Pique amid the group's solid run.

"It is incredible news that Lenglet has demonstrated his level," Valverde said. "A long way from being an issue, it is impeccable to have more potential outcomes, we will see tomorrow who plays."

Barcelona sit three clear at the highest point of La Liga and will seek after another triumph against fourteenth put Betis, before the beginning of the global break.

Valverde additionally applauded his full-back Jordi Alba, who earned a review to the Spain squad out of the blue under new mentor Luis Enrique.

"We have seen Jordi enhance each day," Valverde said. "Each mentor requests something and his begin to the season is terrific. A call-up to the national group is merited."

Coutinho won't play against Betis. The midfielder is recuperating from a hamstring strain.