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Before PSG – Monaco, Marcel Desailly was critical of Ousmane Dembélé: “An enigma, from Rennes to Paris”. Discover his analysis.
While Paris Saint-Germain tries to move on to Ligue 1, Ousmane Dembélé remains a difficult mystery to unravel. For Marcel Desailly, guest on the BeIN Sports set, the observation is clear: “It’s an enigma. From Rennes to Dortmund, from Barça to PSG, no coach has managed to make him express himself at his best level.”
With this outing, the 1998 world champion revives a debate that continues to haunt the French international: why does Dembélé, despite his immense talent, struggle to establish himself consistently?
Dembélé, an underused corridor player?
For Desailly, the problem comes partly from his positioning: “Whatever happens, for me, he’s a lane player. But today, he is in a different register where he can perhaps invent a new level.” This tactical trial and error around the player reflects a difficulty in fully exploiting his qualities, in particular his versatility and his ability to overflow on both wings.
Since his arrival at PSG, Ousmane Dembélé has only scored in two matches in a row twice, and his irregular performances continue to fuel questions. For Desailly, this illustrates a career where raw talent has rarely been converted into consistency: “He has both feet, but we continue to wonder where he really excels. It’s an enigma.”
The eternal challenge of regularity
Dembélé is now at a turning point. If he wants to dispel doubts and respond to these criticisms, he will have to be decisive in the months to come. Whether on the side or in a central role, PSG and its supporters are finally waiting for a release.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
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