Luis Enrique slams Dembele and Kvaratskhelia after PSG draw with Rennes
Luis Enrique criticizes Dembele and Kvaratskhelia after PSG's 2-2 draw with Rennes in Ligue 1 opener, while praising Torres and the substitutes.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique harshly criticized forwards Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia following PSG's 2-2 draw with Rennes in their Ligue 1 season opener. The coach replaced both players at halftime as the team narrowly avoided a second consecutive defeat, coming back from a two-goal deficit thanks to a brace from substitute Ferran Torres.
Speaking to Ligue 1 +, Enrique stressed the importance of proving readiness in every training session and match to avoid complacency. He emphasized that competition for starting spots is fiercer this season, sending a clear message to Dembele: "Places in the lineup are more valuable than last year."
Enrique also praised Torres and several substitutes, highlighting the challenge of managing a team with constant ambitions to win. He noted that playing in Ligue 1 is not always easy, as evidenced by the difficult away match against Rennes. PSG's recent loss in the French Super Cup to Lens further underscored the difficulty of securing victories.
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