“I regret going to PSG!”
Shocker. Ousmane Dembele, PSG’s most ambitious signing, is reportedly regretting his move to PSG. He still misses Barcelona.
Spain’s El Nacional and the U.S. Forbes magazine reported on June 6 (ET) that former FC Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele misses Barcelona and regrets his decision to join PSG this summer.
‘Dembele is deeply disappointed that Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez allowed him to leave,’ the outlet added.
Dembele hasn’t had much success at PSG. The outlet says: “He has played 194 minutes for PSG. However, Dembele hasn’t scored a goal or provided an assist. Another reason why he misses life in Barcelona.
Dembele’s adjustment to PSG hasn’t been easy. For two reasons.
First, there is a lot of competition for his position. At Barcelona, Dembele’s position was more or less set in stone. However, he’s competing with the likes of Gonzalo Higuain, Lee Kang-In, Marco Asensio, Bacca, and Randall Kolo Moani.
What’s more, Dembele’s role at Barcelona was very much in the front line. He also received free rolls. However, at PSG, Kylian Mbappe is the centerpiece. Dembele is forced to play alongside Mbappe and act as a facilitator.
“For a variety of reasons, both on and off the pitch, Dembele’s life at PSG has not been easy,” the outlet said.
This is not good news for Lee Kang-in, who has been ‘closed’ due to injury.
Lee started this season on the left wing and looked good. However, with the arrival of Dembele, Lee’s position was expected to change.
The winger position is highly competitive and there are many good players. Dembele was the first choice. His overlapping position with Lee Kang-in raised the issue of efficiency. Moreover, with his strong breakaway ability, he can play well in a central attacking midfield role. PSG is less competitive in the middle. They lack a crack player. 토토사이트
Lionel Messi and Neymar are out. Two super cracks are gone. Kylian Mbappe has been added, but there’s not enough play in the middle to tear defenses apart and create chances. This makes Lee’s move to the center more likely. Of course, Lee’s sudden injury put this plan on hold.
Dembele is a winger with unlimited potential. However, he has a lot of injury variables and ups and downs, which means he’s unreliable in terms of stability. If Dembele has trouble adapting to PSG, PSG’s plans will have to be readjusted. A lot could change when Lee Kang-In returns to action.
Lee suffered a thigh injury on the 23rd of last month. He was expected to be out for four weeks, but he has been recovering quickly. On March 3, PSG announced that Lee had resumed training with the ball.