Barcelona centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo has come out in defence of Ousmane Dembele, his teammate and compatriot.
The defender highlighted the forward's professionalism, while Todibo has also disagreed with the criticism that Dembele has received with regard to his off-pitch lifestyle, such as not following the correct diet and being late for training.
"For me, he is a serious person," Todibo told Radio Barcelona when discussing Dembele.
"Now he cares a lot about what he eats and when he rests. He works a lot in the gym."
Regarding Todibo's situation at Barcelona, where he is the fourth-choice centre-back, he is content with his role.
"Today, I can say that I am very happy at Barcelona," Todibo said.
"There are very good defenders and I know that I have to seize opportunities and work hard in order to play."
Upon joining Barcelona, many players are in awe of the fact that they will be training with Lionel Messi on a daily basis, yet Todibo noticed one quality about the Argentine that stood out above the rest.
"I was surprised at how humble he is," Todibo stated.