Luis Enrique’s bold move to sideline star forward Ousmane Dembele during Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League clash with Arsenal turned into a tactical nightmare Tuesday night. The Spanish coach’s decision to bench Dembele—due to \"a lack of commitment\"—left PSG’s attack toothless in a 2-0 loss at the Emirates Stadium. 🔥
The Setup
Dembele, who has four goals and three assists in Ligue 1 this season, watched from the sidelines as Enrique fielded a reconfigured frontline. But replacements Bradley Barcola, Lee Kang-in, and Desire Doue struggled against Arsenal’s rock-solid defense. The Gunners dominated early, with Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scoring first-half goals. 🛡️⚡
The Aftermath
Enrique’s substitutions in the 64th minute sparked brief improvement, but it wasn’t enough. After the match, he took full blame: \"I’m responsible for the defeat. Their defenders anticipated everything.\" PSG’s unbeaten streak this season came crashing down, while Arsenal celebrated their first UCL win. 💥
The loss raises questions about Enrique’s man-management—and whether leaving a match-winner like Dembele off the sheet was a misstep too far. 👀
