Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde admits Ousmane Dembele's injury has opened the door for Gerard Deulofeu.

With Dembele facing four months out, Valverde says he'll be turning to Deulofeu as a replacement for the Frenchman - beginning with Eibar this week.

"I expect him to score many goals, to make a lot of decisive passes," said Valverde.

"I want him to pose problems to the adversary on his side - and that he defends."

Deulofeu has battled for form and opportunity since his summer arrival from Everton.