Author of a disappointing start to the season with PSG, Ousmane Dembélé does not seem to be in the hot seat. Luis Enrique greatly appreciates the qualities of his right winger and “Dembouz” is especially very close to the star of the team, Kylian Mbappé.
Is this a simple analysis or a real indiscretion on the part of Ace ? The Madrid media seem to know why Ousmane Dembélé has been kept by Luis Enrique in the PSG starting lineup in recent weeks, despite unconvincing performances (like during the 4-1 defeat at Newcastle). Relegated to the bench against Strasbourg last Saturday, “Dembouz” should start on Wednesday against AC Milan, for the 3rd day of the Champions League.
Thus, the Spanish coach really likes the dribbling profile of the former FC Barcelona player, in order to make him the right winger of his four-headed offensive sector (with Vitinha or Bradley Barcola on the other side, on the left ). Above all, Dembélé is very close to Kylian Mbappé, which would grant him a sort of immunity totem! The Rouge et Bleu superstar had asked to be the center of the project when it was extended in May 2022, he ended up seeing, this summer, Lionel Messi and Neymar leave and French internationals arrive.
Recruited for 50 million euros (while it would have cost zero last year), Dembélé, 26, has not yet opened his goal counter in 10 matches in all competitions, settling for two assists. An untenable dribbler, the former Rennais has more difficulty serving his teammates or simply framing his attempts on goal. He still has time to do better. The competition is called Barcola or Lee Kang-In, who are not big names at the right winger position.
