#3 Intense competition
Following a busy transfer window this summer, Barcelona have signed a number of top superstars including the likes of Arturo Vidal, Malcolm, Clement Lenglet and Arthur Melo - while also welcoming some of their own players who went on loan last season.
This has introduced an intense competition into the squad as the Catalan giants now have a handful of world-class players fighting for the opportunity to represent the club in every area of the pitch.
With brilliant attackers like Philippe Coutinho, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Malcolm, Pablo Alcacer and Munir El Haddadi present in the squad, Dembele knows quite well that he needs to fight for his spot in the starting lineup. This intense competition will also inspire the Frenchman to step up and take his game forward this season.