Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Saturday, February 14, 2026, 09:47 / Updated Saturday, February 14, 2026 09:47
The atmosphere in Paris became tense after the decisive defeat suffered by PSG in front of Rennes, score 1-3. The result gives Lens the opportunity to take the lead in Ligue 1. In the end, Ousmane Dembele (28) criticized his teammates, accusing them of a certain lack of concentration, and coach Luis Enrique (55) downplayed the Ballon d'Or's statements, reminding that no one is above the club.
“We have to play first and foremost for the club, instead of thinking about ourselves. I also think Rennes played very well and deserved the win,” said the France international.
Luis Enrique: “I don't care what the players say”
The words didn't go down well with Luis Enrique, who responded to Dembele in Spanish in order to have absolute control over his statements.
“I don't give importance to what the players say at the end of the match. So I will not answer to a player. I will never allow a player to be above the club. That is clear. I am the one who manages the team.
And I will never allow a player to think he is more important than the club. A player, me, the sporting director or the president… nobody is bigger than the club. These statements are worthless. I come from the frustration related to the match that just ended”, said the technician, according to abola.pt.
Ousmane Dembele, Ballon d'Or // PHOTO: Getty Images
The PSG winger assured that his statements were aimed at the entire collective and that he did not intend to address anyone specifically.
