Dembélé, the daring comparison

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By: Manu Tournoux

Dembélé, future Ballon d'Or? The PSG locker room believes in it

Ousmane Dembélé had a flamboyant season with Paris Saint-Germain. Recent winner of the Champions League, after having produced the domestic triple (Ligue 1, French Cup and Champions Trophy), the French striker knew how to conquer hearts.

More than ever acclaimed for the Ballon d'Or, the 2018 world champion is even compared to certain legends, and not least. In an interview with Ziggo Sportthe former Dutch glory Marco Van Basten admitted to seeing Vernon's native of Vernon with Johan Cruyff.

Dembélé, the “false attacker”

“It started in the middle of the season, because there were still a lot of problems at first. When Dembélé began to play in the axis, his freedom allowed the collective to become very good. He plays a bit like Johan Cruyff, who was often a false attacker ”judged the triple Ballon d'Or.

More than luxury words with regard to Dembélé. The figures also speak in its favor. Indeed, in 49 games in all competitions in the Paris jersey, he scored 33 goals and delivered 15 assists.

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Manu Tournoux

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