Luis Enrique Commends Ousmane Dembele's Progress And Calls For Greater Efficiency At PSG

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Luis Enrique has commended Ousmane Dembele for his progress at Paris Saint-Germain, while urging him to become more clinical in front of goal. Since joining from Barcelona for around 50 million in August last year, the 27-year-old has netted nine goals and provided 17 assists in 47 matches for PSG. Following Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, Dembele has stepped up with three goals and two assists in four Ligue 1 games this season.

Despite the departure of Mbappe, Luis Enrique remains optimistic about his squad's potential. "I think we'll have an even better team next year, even if I don't know which players we'll have," he stated. He believes this year's team is stronger than last year's and aims to instill this positive mindset within the club.

PSG will face Reims without Marco Asensio, who is sidelined due to a muscle strain in his right thigh. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is also undergoing treatment for a muscle issue. Additionally, striker Goncalo Ramos and defenders Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe remain out with injuries.

Luis Enrique expressed confidence in Dembele's ongoing development as the season progresses. "Ousmane is like last season, perhaps a little more effective in terms of finishing," he told reporters. He acknowledged Dembele's unique ability to beat opponents but noted that improving efficiency is crucial. "Last year's version of Dembele was very good and this year's is better and we're working on making it better still."

After their Champions League victory over Girona, PSG faces a quick turnaround with only two days before playing Reims, who are sixth in Ligue 1. Luis Enrique highlighted the challenge of managing such tight schedules: "It's the shortest we can have with only two days between each game." Despite these challenges, he remains hopeful about handling these circumstances effectively.

As PSG prepares to face Reims, they aim to build on their recent successes despite injury setbacks. The team's resilience will be tested as they navigate a demanding schedule while striving for continued improvement on the field.