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Psg Coach Brushes Aside Criticism of Team Spirit
Coach Luis Enrique dismissed Ousmane Dembélé's claims of poor team spirit, emphasizing no player is above Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their Champions League match.
- Luis Enrique on Monday brushed aside criticism by Ousmane Dembélé and said he will not allow any player to be bigger than the club, calling their post-match remarks `worthless.`
- After Friday's 3-1 loss at Rennes, Ousmane Dembélé criticised team individualism, saying `If we play as individuals, it won't work.`, as the defeat cost PSG top spot to Lens.
- Last season's heavy fixture load meant Luis Enrique's strong man-management helped unify PSG and included disciplining Dembélé for a Champions League game, illustrating his approach.
- AS Monaco, who beat PSG earlier this season and have four clean sheets in the past six games, represent a tougher defensive test, while Sébastien Pocognoli, Monaco coach, embraces underdog status and awaits key players' fitness.
- Injuries and fixture congestion this season have hindered attacking cohesion between Dembélé and Désiré Doué, affecting PSG's recovery efforts after early struggles, as they aim for last season's success.
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Questioned at a press conference this Monday, the Parisian coach took stock before the dam going from Champions League to Monaco, Tuesday evening (21:00 pm, Canal), to Louis II.
Ousmane Dembélé (28 years old), attacking the Paris Saint-Germain, felt an embarrassment to a calf in the last match against Rennes. According to Arthur Perrot, RMC Sport, he tested himself on the eve of Monaco-PSG at the Louis-II stadium and had good sensations when he returned to the hotel. He should be a holder. Ousmane Dembélé felt an embarrassment to a calf in the last match against Rennes. He tested himself during the game watch session at…
Persuaded that the defeat in Rennes (3-1) on Friday was linked to selfishness, Ousmane Dembélé was retaken. The Parisians did not like his exit and want to stay focused on the go dam from Champions League to Monaco on Tuesday (21h).
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