In a segment shared by Actu Foot, journalist José Luis Sanchez praised Ousmane Dembélé’s attitude on El Chiringuito after he was substituted in the Champions League semi-final. Beyond Luis Enrique’s tactical decision, it was the player’s humility that truly stood out.
“That’s PSG’s success”
: “IT’S EXTRAORDINARY… you substitute the Ballon d’Or winner in the 66th minute and HE CONTINUES TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE. Beyond the tactical aspect, that’s Luis Enrique’s success.” “For the Ballon d’Or winner to be substituted first in a Champions League semi-final and to behave as well as possible, as if he were a substitute, that’s the PSG success.”
Seeing a Ballon d’Or winner come off in the 66th minute of a European semi-final without showing the slightest visible frustration says a lot about the current PSG. Ousmane Dembélé didn’t just accept his coach’s decision; he continued to encourage his teammates, like a player entirely focused on the team.
This is precisely what Luis Enrique seems to have established in Paris: a strong sporting hierarchy, but a dressing room where status doesn’t exempt anyone from serving the team. In a time when great players are often judged by their outbursts, Dembélé’s attitude is exemplary. It reflects a PSG less dependent on egos, more mature, and capable of transforming its stars into ambassadors for the shared project.
This scene obviously doesn’t guarantee any trophies on its own, but it plays a significant role in building the team. of a large group. When the most exposed player agrees to put the team first, the message sent to the rest of the locker room is clear: at Luis Enrique’s PSG, no one is above the collective.
