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"Dembele is important but it's a club decision and we all agree, I don't think his absence has affected the team," Xavi said.
"The only way to improve is to help the players and give them confidence and peace of mind during what is a difficult period," said Simeone on Wednesday.
"We have lost two titles in a week but we still have the league and Europa League," said Xavi on Thursday.
Barca's hopes of winning a trophy this season were dealt two blows in a week after they followed up defeat by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup with a surprise loss to Athletic Bilbao on Thursday in the Copa del Rey.
"Football is about being aggressive in both areas and the more aggressive you are, the closer you will be to winning.
Barcelona play away at Alaves on Sunday and cannot afford to let up in the league, with fourth-placed Atletico Madrid a point in front, level with Real Sociedad, who knocked Atletico out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday..
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