A former Real Madrid player is stunned by Ousmane Dembélé’s performances. It turns out PSG might just have an unexpected… defensive machine.
While Real Madrid is struggling with serious defensive issues — and their attackers, including Mbappé, are being criticized for a lack of effort without the ball — PSG’s stars are being praised for their work rate. Doué, Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé are doing the job.
And Dembélé, in particular, continues to win everyone over — even ex-Madrid players! After his standout performance against Real Madrid (4-0) in the Club World Cup semi-final, the PSG winger impressed not only with his stats but also with his relentless pressing.
Dembélé, just as important without the ball
Former Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado couldn’t believe what he saw: “Dembélé presses like he’s the best defender in the world. Getting a player like him to do that is the mark of a great coach. Transforming a pure individual talent into a team-first warrior is huge.”
With 35 goals in 52 matches this season, Dembélé has been statistically outstanding — but it’s his mindset shift under Luis Enrique that really stands out. Once an unpredictable flair player, he’s now become a complete team asset, just as impactful without the ball as with it.
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