Paris Saint-Germain’s French coach, Luis Enrique, punished international striker Ousmane Dembélé by excluding him from the Parisian team’s starting lineup for its match tomorrow, Tuesday, against Arsenal in London, in the second round of the competition. UEFA Champions League Football in its new look, according to what was reported by the French Press Agency, citing a source close to the club.
Absence comes Right wing The 27-year-old left the match not due to injury, but due to a technical decision by Spanish coach Luis Enrique, according to what was revealed by Agence France-Presse, confirming what Radio RMC reported earlier.
Enrique punishes Dembélé because of their argument
This decision comes as a disciplinary punishment after the controversy that occurred between Dembélé and his coach Enrique following the 3-1 victory over Rennes on Friday in the French League, according to what was published by the sports newspaper “L’Equipe”.
Enrique seemed annoyed throughout the match by the former Barcelona star’s individual choices in many shots, despite providing an assist that resulted in a goal for Bradley Barcola.
In Dembele’s absence, he will count Capital Club Who won his first match against Girona of Spain 1-0, replaced Barcola in the front line against Arsenal in light of the injuries the team is suffering from.
Ousmane Dembélé participated in 7 matches in all competitions this season, and succeeded in scoring 4 goals and assisting 4 others. In addition to the former Barcelona winger, there is doubt about the participation of Spaniard Marco Asensio in the London match, despite his recent return from injury and training.
It is worth noting that Arsenal He had drawn 0-0 against Italian Atalanta in the first match of the Champions League this season.