Luis Enrique: PSG still seeing the ´best version´ of Dembele

Luis Enrique says Paris Saint-Germain are nonetheless getting the very best out of Ousmane Dembele, regardless of his time being managed this season.

Dembele is PSG’s joint-top scorer in Ligue 1 this season, netting 10 targets, whereas he additionally sits second on the help charts with six, behind Vitinha (seven).

That’s regardless of him beginning simply 9 of his 19 appearances within the French top-flight this time period, whereas his 930 minutes can be one of many decrease tallies within the squad.

However with PSG making ready for a busy week through which they journey to Angers in Ligue 1 after which Bayern Munich within the Champions League, Luis Enrique stays thrilled with Dembele’s impression.

“For us, he is essential; he’s the Ballon d’Or winner, a pacesetter in each attacking and defensive work,” he stated of Dembele.

“Now we have managed this season very effectively, with Ousmane and his really feel for the sport. We’re nonetheless seeing the very best model of Dembele.”

PSG presently sit high of Ligue 1, with a four-point cushion over Lens, whom they nonetheless need to face after their assembly was postponed.

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Angers, in the meantime, sit thirteenth within the desk regardless of a current five-game winless streak, although they got here from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Le Havre final day trip.

Alexandre Dujeux’s aspect face a troublesome take a look at in the event that they wish to get again to profitable methods, although, with PSG trying extraordinarily robust in defence, with 4 straight clear sheets in all competitions.

And Luis Enrique highlighted that as a key a part of their current type as he seeks methods to proceed bettering his crew.

“Relating to clear sheets, we did what we at all times do,” he added. “We’re at all times seeking to enhance.

“After we rating 4 or 5 targets, we really feel like we’ve performed one thing totally different. The stats have proven our stage all through the season. It was very excessive.

“It’s an obsession for us; I like taking part in good soccer, however it’s a must to know methods to defend to do this, press lots whereas making an attempt to win the ball again.

“Now we have to be brave and impressive. Enjoying good soccer is a prerequisite for taking part in in our crew.”

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Angers – Lilian Raoliosa

Lilian Raolisoa has been concerned in 4 of Angers’ final 5 targets in Ligue 1 (one purpose, three assists).

The fitting-back is the participant with probably the most targets and assists for Angers this season (six – two targets, 4 assists), but that is the bottom whole for a participant who’s their membership’s high contributor on this regard.