(FILES) Paris Saint-Germain’s Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique gives instructions to Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele (L) during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Stade Rennais FC at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on September 27, 2024. – France forward Ousmane Dembele has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for their Champions League game at Arsenal on September 30, 2024 a source close to the club told AFP. Dembele’s absence is not injury-related but “a decision of the coach” Luis Enrique, the source told AFP. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
France forward Ousmane Dembele has been left out of PSG’s squad for their Champions League game at Arsenal on Tuesday, a source close to the club told AFP.
Dembele’s absence is not injury-related but “a decision of the coach” Luis Enrique, the source told AFP.
It appears to be a disciplinary measure following a heated exchange between Luis Enrique and Dembele after Friday’s 3-1 win over Rennes in Ligue 1, according to sports daily L’Equipe.
Without the in-form Dembele, who has four goals and as many assists in six league games this season, PSG will rely more heavily on Bradley Barcola.
Barcola is the leading scorer in the French top flight this term with six goals, two of which came in the victory over Rennes.
Marco Asensio is in a race against time to be fit after picking up an injury in PSG’s Champions League opener against Girona two weeks ago.
Disclaimer
Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of Vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof.