Where to play Ousmane Dembélé? This will be one of the big challenges for Didier Deschamps during the next World Cup. Successfully refocused by Luis Enrique at PSG, the Ballon d’Or comes up against the presence of Kylian Mbappé in this number 9 position in the selection. At a press conference this Thursday evening, DD was asked about the best possible positioning for his player. He responded with great humor.
“What position for Ousmane Dembélé? Goalkeeperhe laughed, before continuing. He had to digest everything he had, physical problems. He was in management too. In the straight line, he is there. It’s the Ballon d’Or, his effectiveness, what he does… he will have an important role. His starting position? Yes he is a center forward (at club). But he has freedom, like in the French team. In the last match against Bayern he was on the right. Him like the others, it’s important to have him to have the zones occupied. The technical relationship with the other players… Him and PSG, they punish.»