Following Ousmane Dembélé’s explosive comments about the attitude of some players, new revelations show deep tensions within the PSG locker room after this notable outburst.
“We need to show more desire and play for Paris Saint-Germain if we want to win matches. Playing for ourselves won’t lead to anything and will stop us from winning the titles we’re aiming for.” Dembélé’s words after the defeat against Rennes (3-1) ignited social media. This statement didn’t exactly make Luis Enrique smile, as he had to calm the controversy after the match.
Currently sitting second in Ligue 1 after 22 matches, the Parisians are gearing up to face Monaco in a double-header for the Champions League playoffs. The capital club hasn’t seemed this shaken in a long time. While there’s no major sporting crisis visible at Parc des Princes — and the team is still capable of a title-filled season despite the elimination from the Coupe de France — tensions are starting to surface in the locker room.
Dembélé’s words resonate strongly within the group. By pointing out the lack of investment from some players compared to last season, the Ballon d’Or winner seems to have sparked debates and disagreements in the PSG locker room. Uncertain for the first leg against Monaco this Tuesday, Dembélé can still count on the support of some key players, as reported by Canal+ on Monday night.
On the Late Football Club, Canal+ journalists revealed that Marquinhos and Vitinha completely share Dembélé’s viewpoint. Several PSG veterans are sounding the alarm about the lack of investment from some players compared to last season, even though none of them have spoken out publicly yet. According to Canal, Marquinhos expressed his dissatisfaction with some poorly managed situations during the elimination against Paris FC in the Coupe de France. It’s safe to say that disagreements are starting to emerge in the PSG locker room!
