Dembélé discusses playing time concerns

Ousmane Dembélé, a forward for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), addressed concerns about his playing time during a press conference ahead of PSG's Champions League match against Manchester City. He was rested for PSG's 3-1 league win over Le Mans on Saturday and confirmed that he had discussed his schedule with coach Luis Enrique, who granted him time off after the international break.

Coach's decision not controversial

Dembélé stated that Enrique had accepted his decision not to play against Le Mans and emphasized that there was no controversy surrounding the matter. The forward is widely expected to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or and acknowledged the physical demands of a season with 70 or 80 matches, making it impossible to play every game.

Dembélé praises coach's management

Dembélé praised Enrique for managing the squad's workload effectively and expressed trust in the coach's decisions. He also spoke positively about his start to the season, stating he was happy with his performance and the team's progress. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a calm approach as PSG continues its campaign in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

Upcoming match against Manchester City

PSG is set to face Manchester City in a crucial Champions League encounter, with Dembélé likely to start the match. This will be his first appearance against City since the 2021 encounter, which had sparked discussions about Enrique's management of the forward. Since then, PSG has experienced various developments, both positive and negative.