Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has moved quickly to calm fears surrounding Ousmane Dembele after the forward was forced off during PSG’s shock defeat to Paris FC.
Dembele lasted just 27 minutes at Stade Jean-Bouin before being substituted for Goncalo Ramos after appearing to struggle with a suspected thigh problem.
The Ballon d’Or holder immediately headed down the tunnel, sparking concerns among PSG supporters ahead of their upcoming Champions League final showdown against Arsenal.
However, Enrique insisted after the game that the French forward’s issue does not appear to be serious.
“He’s fine. I hope it’s nothing serious,” the Spaniard told Ligue 1+.
He later expanded on Dembele’s condition during his post-match press conference.
“I think it’s just fatigue. What we’re saying today is just speculation, but I don’t think it’s anything serious, and there are still two weeks left.”
PSG’s evening quickly turned sour despite already securing another Ligue 1 title earlier in the week.
Bradley Barcola handed the visitors an early advantage before Alimami Gory struck twice to secure a stunning 2-1 victory for Paris FC in the French capital derby.
Enrique admitted he was deeply disappointed with the display from his players, accusing the team of lacking intensity and ambition.
“I am a little disappointed. [There was] nothing, absolutely nothing positive about this match,” the PSG boss declared.
“When you play football without ambition and intensity, these things happen.
“I knew before the match how difficult it was for the players to play this type of game without any objective, but I’m still a little disappointed.”
Despite already wrapping up the Ligue 1 title, Enrique made it clear he expects far more professionalism and hunger from his squad.
The former Barcelona manager stressed that wearing the PSG shirt comes with responsibility regardless of the competition or circumstances.
“I know and understand all the players, but being a Paris Saint-Germain player, for me, has to be different, and I expect much more from my players.
“I always expect much more from the players and that’s how I think… it’s a professional thing to do. They had the intention, but I repeat, without intensity and ambition, it’s difficult to play football.
“It’s difficult to play this type of match, but I think my players have to overcome difficult matches and matches where it’s hard to stay motivated. But that’s all.”
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