Simple straw fire or real metamorphosis? Back from injury, Ousmane Dembélé could return to Luis Enrique's starting eleven this weekend, while Paris Saint-Germain faces Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup. Author of a remarkable season, the French international has finally been decisive before the goal, to the point of being mentioned among the contenders for the Ballon d'Or. A transformation that intrigues as much as it arouses skepticism.
First to temper the excitement: Eric Di Meco. The RMC consultant recognizes the progress of the Parisian striker, while wondering about his sustainability. “Miracle season or sustainable change for Ousmane Dembélé?” This is a real question that we can ask ourselves ”estimates the former defender.
According to him, the repositioning of Dembélé in a more axial area was a trigger. “The way Luis Enrique used it in the second half of the season made it come closer to the goal. (…) We have the impression that by bringing him closer to the goal, and by giving him more freedom in the axis, it allowed him to be more effective ”he explains. A tactical turn that seemed to release the player, often pointed at his ineffectiveness.
“We can doubt”
But is this renewed form led to last? Eric Di Meco is not sure: “You can doubt it because you really have the impression that at one point of the season it was in a state of grace. These are moments that you only live a few times in your career, when you succeed everything, even where you are lucky. »» The former Marseillais stresses that several goals scored also resulted in favorable circumstances.
For him, Dembélé must prove that his progress is not based solely on a euphoric dynamic. “A large scorer must be lucky. There have been a little missed fleeting that go to the corner, in addition to its effectiveness which was extraordinary. »» The shock against Bayern Munich therefore promises to be a revealing test for the Parisian, which must now continue to confirm at the highest level.
