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A PSG star calls out Luis Enrique
Published on June 14, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
Arriving from FC Barcelona last summer, Ousmane Dembélé had a very successful first season at PSG. And according to the French winger, Luis Enrique is at the origin of this success this season. At a press conference, the former Rennais did not fail to praise the Spanish technician.
Recruited for €50M last summer from FC BarcelonaOusmane Dembélé did not fail to establish himself as a captain of the PSG from its first season. And the French winger is perfectly aware of the importance of Luis Enrique in his very successful season with the capital club.
“What has changed with Luis Enrique is that he gives me a lot more freedom”
“ What has changed with Luis Enrique is that he gives me a lot more freedom. At FC Barcelona, I was much more stuck to the line. With Luis Enrique, I play almost everywhere. I can play ten, on the side too, false nine also. It gives me a lot of freedom on the pitch. He tells me to go all over the field, except when he tells me to stick to the line. But in this second part of the season, he gave me a lot more freedom », he blurted out at a press conference, before discussing his new role at the PSG.
“I haven’t changed that many things”
“ Have I changed things tactically? No, in my game, I haven’t changed that many things. I continue to take risks, dribble and try to unbalance the opponent, whether by dribbling or passing », adds Ousmane Dembélé who also returned to another big change during the season: the absence of injuries. “ What have I changed to avoid being injured this season? I already hope it continues! I haven’t changed anything, it’s the preparation with the PSG staff, the physical trainers, the physiotherapists. I was also very spared by Luis Enrique. Some matches I didn’t play. Some matches, I was on the bench. So I was in pretty good shape. There you go, it helped me stay fit all season », concludes number 10 of PSG.
