Why Dembélé Struggled in PSG’s Draw Against PSV Eindhoven
During the Champions League match between PSG and PSV Eindhoven, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Ousmane Dembélé struggled to make a positive impact after returning to the starting lineup. His statistics reflect a disappointing performance.
Things are not looking good for Dembélé, and they haven’t improved. In the PSG/PSV match, he lost 26 balls and had a limited influence on the game. Although he had a notable attempt that hit the crossbar, his other shots lacked precision. Coach Luis Enrique took responsibility for the result and refrained from singling out Dembélé for criticism. This match highlighted PSG’s ongoing offensive challenges, underscored by the inefficacy of this key player.
Overall, Dembélé had 6 shots: 1 on target, 3 off target, 2 blocked, and 0 goals. He touched the ball 74 times but lost possession 26 times. The French winger displayed troubling clumsiness, going another match without scoring in the Champions League. According to the X Data Foot account, the former Barcelona player has found the back of the net only 2 times out of 47 shots in the Champions League since joining Paris. He has also missed 9 clear chances throughout his attempts, with some, like the one against Girona (1-0), likely to be unforgettable for fans.