PSG has lost its superb for a few weeks. The capital's club has indeed won only one of its last four games, a minimalist victory against Le Havre (2-1), conceding for the rest two defeats, respectively on the lawn of Aston Villa (3-2) and against Nice (1-3), and a draw in Nantes (1-1).
However, Luis Enrique posted his confidence in a press conference on the eve of facing Arsenal in the semi-final of the Champions League, regretting only the negative climate maintained by journalists. “We are very confident, we can't wait to play this semi-final, He thus confided, hardly causing the trace left by the condated defeat 2-0 against these same Gunners during the group phase: “I saw this match again and I saw the evolution of our team. We are better. We are a better team. ”
For this match against Arsenal in early October, Luis Enrique had not hesitated to do without the services of Ousmane Dembélé, one of his strong men. A response to the vehement reaction of the former Barcelona after having suffered the criticism of his coach after the match against Rennes.
Luis Enrique had sanctioned Ousmane Dembélé
“If anyone does not respect the obligations to the team, it means that it is not ready, explained Luis Enrique at a press conference. I consider that this week is an important week, that the next game is an important match, and I want my players to be in the best possible measures. Therefore, I put it aside. »»
“I am very sincere but I will not make it a soap opera. There was no argument between us, it is totally false, he had continued. This is not a problem between a player and his coach, it is a problem between a player and his commitment to the team. Yesterday, I had to make a difficult decision but I consider that it is the best for the team, without a doubt. This does not mean that it is irrevocable or irreversible. »»
The decision of Luis Enrique and the confusion which was originally did not go to leave any trace. On the contrary. Repositioned at the end of autumn by attacking peak, Ousmane Dembélé has become the best offensive weapon of PSG with already 32 goals all competitions. And Tuesday, against Arsenal, Ousmane Dembélé will be present in the starting eleven.
