Tat PSG. The heavy defeat suffered PSG at Rennes (3-1) left a very bitter taste in the mouth of the European champions. All because of harsh statements from Ousmane Dembele in the heat of the moment, which Luis Enrique tried to downplay the press conference.
Current Ballon d’Or publicly criticized the attitude in the dressing room, saying that the team must think more about the club and be less selfish: “If everyone plays for themselves on the pitch, it won’t work and we won’t win the titles we want.”
If everyone plays for themselves on the field, it won’t work
“Last season we put the club, the brand, Paris Saint-Germain before ourselves. We have to get it back, especially in games like this. We have to show more desire. We are at Paris Saint-Germain to win games,” he added gravely Dembeleonce again encouraging his teammates to think of the group rather than each individual.
Last season we put the club, the label, Paris Saint-Germain before we think about ourselves
Asked about this, Luis Enrique played down Dembele’s words. He did so with his usual frankness. “I will not allow any player to believe that he is more important than the club. Neither me, nor the sporting director, nor the president nor the club,” said the coach.
These statements are the result of anger after a game
“These statements are worthless. They are the result of anger after the game and I think that is clear. We have nothing to lose.”
“The players’ statements after the game are worthless. Absolutely nothing. Neither are the coaches’ statements, but the players’ statements are worthless,” the coach said.
The players’ post-match statements are absolutely worthless: neither are the coaches’
“I will not answer any questions or answers from any player. I will never allow any player to put himself above the club. Let’s be clear. I am responsible for the team,” he concluded. Luis Enrique after the defeat in Rennes.