Luis Enrique: "Even Dembele himself didn't expect these numbers"

The Spanish coach praised the evolution of the French winger, highlighting how his recent goals have been more characteristic of a centre-forward than a traditional wide player.

"We all knew Ousmane as a winger. Now he can start on the flank or in a more central position, which is a real advantage. His movement inside the box has been remarkable—something you'd expect from a number nine," Luis Enrique stated.

Dembele has netted 21 goals in 27 appearances across all competitions, effectively stepping up as PSG's primary goal threat in the absence of Kylian Mbappe. "Even he didn't expect these numbers, but that’s the beauty of playing in a team. You adapt your style to complement your teammates,” Luis Enrique added, also crediting those who have provided the assists for the French international.

Looking ahead to Tuesday's clash, the PSG boss acknowledged that his side are favourites but warned against complacency. "Football is full of surprises. Every game against Brest has been tough, whether home or away. No lead is safe with them—they can score two goals in two minutes," he cautioned, before stressing that PSG must improve defensively to strengthen their title ambitions.

 

February 10, 2025