Ousmane Dembele reasons for PSG sanction revealed

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 2 Oct 2024 15:10 BST
• 3 min read

Ousmane Dembele's disciplinary sanction is not only due to a spat with Luis Enrique, according to reports.

RMC Sport have relayed the information that it was also because of a very significant delay in training during the weekend after Paris Saint-Germain played Rennes.

Dembele is out of PSG squad to face Arsenal in the Champions League but sanctions may continue beyond this. The publication reports today that PSG could now withhold part of his bonus.

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It's thought that the Frenchman was involved in a heated debate with manager Enrique after Friday’s 3-1 win over Stade Rennais, though the Spaniard has since denied this.

Dembele has four goals and three assists in Ligue 1 this season, helping them to another title charge.

Current ETV

Ousmane Dembélé

F (R), AM (L)

PSG

Ousmane Dembélé

F (R), AM (L)

PSG

€46.3M

ETV Range

€34.7M - €57.9M

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RMC had stated earlier this week: “Ousmane Dembele will not be part of the PSG squad that arrives in London on Monday at noon. According to internal sources at the club, this is a decision from head coach Luis Enrique, which is not apparently linked to any injury.”

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Goncalo Ramos is a long-term absentee for Luis Enrique, while Marco Asensio is not expected to return in time to feature against the Gunners in the Champions League.

With Dembele ruled out, Lee Kang-In and Randal Kolo Muani are both set to feature alongside Bradley Barcola, who has often been PSG’s shining light offensively this term.

There is better news for PSG in midfield, with Vitinha returning to the fold after he was sidelined by illness at the weekend, and that should also be the case with left-back Nuno Mendes, who also sat out the clash with Rennes.

Dembele’s absence, though, is set to be a heavy one for PSG to cope with given his contribution to the side this season.