Ousmane Dembele frustrated with limited role under Luis Enrique

​Reports in France suggest tensions are growing between Ousmane Dembele and Paris Saint‑Germain coach Luis Enrique over the winger’s reduced playing time this season.

The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner has struggled with repeated injuries, which have disrupted his rhythm and made it difficult to match last year’s outstanding form.

After recovering from a calf injury, Dembele has mostly been used from the bench and even missed the match against Metz due to illness. He was also a substitute in the Intercontinental Cup win over Flamengo earlier in the season, a game that highlighted his difficulties in finding his best level again.

According to these reports, Dembele wants more starts to regain sharpness and confidence, while Enrique and his staff believe he is still short of full fitness and are managing his minutes carefully.

So far this season, Dembele has featured in eight games in all competitions, scoring two goals and providing two assists, underlining both his impact in flashes and the stop‑start nature of his campaign.