This is the first big controversy of the season at PSG. And it’s very bad. 24 hours before the long-awaited clash against Arsenal in the Champions League, Ousmane Dembélé was left out of the Parisian group. And it was Luis Enrique who chose to do without the services of the former Rennais and Barcelona player for this summit duel in London against the Gunners. It is not linked to a physical problem. But clearly a behavioral problem.
Confirming information from RMC, AFP ensures that Ousmane Dembélé is not injured. And evokes a “technical decision of the coach“Parisian. The team announces for its part a “disciplinary sanction“. The sports daily even specifies that Luis Enrique and his player had an intense exchange Friday evening after the big victory against Rennes (3-1).
PSG will therefore do without the services of one of its executives for a high-level European match. From one of its rare stars still remaining in its squad. A senior member of the Parisian system, “Dembouz” has played every match this season, starting only two on the bench (editor’s note: Le Havre on the first day, Reims on the fifth).
Author of four goals and four assists this season in seven appearances, the 27-year-old winger regularly makes a difference despite his lack of success in front of goal. And it will inevitably leave a void. It remains to be seen how Luis Enrique will compensate for this absence. By a system change or by placing another option on the right side? We will perhaps have a first element of answer this Monday evening during the pre-match press conference.
