Ousmane Dembélé is at the top of his art. Holder for the first time in this club World Cup, the number 10 Parisian dazzled the observers during the semi-final against Real Madrid (4-0).
Scorer, a decisive passer and a real offensive leader, the PSG player got closer to the Ballon d'Or France Football 2025 of which he is the big favorite in front of players like Achraf Hakimi or Lamine Yamal.
His effectiveness in front of the opposing cage, his sense of game but also his intense pressing on his opponents impress the football planet. During an interview with the newspaper
ASformer Madrid defender Michel Salgado praised the attitude of French on the ground.
“Dembélé press as if he were the best defender in the world. To convince a player like Dembélé to do this is what really distinguishes a good coach. It's clear. Transforming the most difficult players of an individual mentality to a mentality at the service of the collective, “
he said.
Before continuing: “What Luis Enrique does is spectacular. Everyone was talking about Mbappé when he left, and he managed to manage change without ever criticizing him. He always said, 'It would have been incredible to have the best player in the world'. But they adapted to another way of playing, to another, more collective style, always favoring the team above individuality. It pushes everyone to give their all, not only in attack, but also in defense. He is a coach who motivates his players a lot. Everyone applies intense pressing. »»
Salgado believes it for Xabi Alonso
During his interview with ASthe former right side also spoke on Xabi Alonso. Despite the correction suffered against PSG, Spain is confident for the nearby future of the Basque coach who, according to him, will have successes with the Madrid club.
“I hope Xabi will be as successful as Encelotti. You have to be grateful for what has preceded and knowing that someone arrives with a different vision of football, at another age, with a new way of managing the locker room. It's good. Sometimes you have to change things. The changes are beneficial for the players, provided that they correctly thank those who left. It's like the Kroos or Modric affair. We cannot talk about it forever. »»
