Ousmane Dembélé wants to play, Luis Enrique is holding back… a rift is growing at Paris Saint-Germain between the coaching staff and the player, who is struggling to regain form after two serious injuries.
A new sensitive issue is shaking Paris Saint-Germain. During the Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo, Ousmane Dembélé once again looked far from his usual standards. Lacking rhythm and sharpness, the Parisian winger is clearly going through a difficult spell.
Playing time at the heart of the disagreement
The core of the problem is playing time. Between injuries, illness, and gradual returns, Dembélé has not started a match since the Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich in early November. A situation that is becoming increasingly hard for the player to accept. According to Canal+, Dembélé and Luis Enrique’s staff are no longer on the same wavelength: the player is asking for starts to regain rhythm and confidence, while the staff remain cautious, believing his physical guarantees are still insufficient.
Bertrand Latour speaks of real internal tensions. He explains that the staff feel Dembélé is not ready to start matches, while the player believes he needs to begin games to build momentum and performance. Although extra time against Flamengo gave him more minutes, his season has yet to truly begin. Against Vendée Fontenay Foot in the Coupe de France, Dembélé could finally start—a key moment, as this standoff with Luis Enrique could quickly become a major headache for PSG.
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