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Ousmane Dembélé: "We’ll try to bring a touch of madness against Manchester City"

21. January 2025
Ousmane Dembele (foto: Getty Images)
Ousmane Dembélé believes PSG must add 'a touch of madness' against Manchester City in their crucial Champions League clash, as the French side fights to stay in the competition.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has shared his thoughts ahead of the crucial Champions League showdown against Manchester City, emphasizing the need for his team to introduce "a touch of madness" to keep their European hopes alive.

Dembélé, who has been in fine form with 11 goals and five assists this season, believes PSG's home advantage and thorough preparation could be key factors in overcoming the reigning champions. "We know it won't be easy against City, but we have the fans on our side and our own strengths. We’ve prepared well, and this is a crucial match for us in Europe. We’ll try to bring a touch of madness," the Frenchman said.

The former Barcelona star has found confidence in a more advanced role, enjoying his increased scoring opportunities. "I like playing as a No. 9 because I'm closer to the goal. At the start of the season, I set out to score more, and I'm working on it. I feel calmer in front of goal, and the results are coming. But I'm still far from my personal targets; the most important thing is for the team to win," he added.

Having recently recovered from an illness that kept him out of PSG's last match, Dembélé is ready to make an impact against Manchester City, acknowledging the challenge ahead. "It's crucial for us to score if we want to win," he said.

Reflecting on past tensions with head coach Luis Enrique, which saw him miss the clash against Arsenal earlier in the season, Dembélé confirmed that those issues are now behind them. "That’s in the past. Now we’re focused on what’s ahead, and I want to be playing Champions League football in February," he concluded.

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