"Luis Enrique made his demands very clear: I read that you like Michael Jordan, he said. Michael Jordan grabbed his teammates by the balls and defended like a son of a bitch. You think you have to score goals for us. Of course, you're a phenomenon, a world-class player, no doubt, but that doesn't matter to me that much. Being a leader is, when you can't help us with goals, you help us defensively."
"The forward line of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar was a mouthwatering prospect but they failed to take Paris Saint-Germain close to a Champions League title and there was a lack of joy in their work. All attack and no defend made PSG a dull watch."
Ousmane Dembele acknowledges the necessity of pressing to avoid being benched by Luis Enrique. Modern football demands attackers to engage in defensive work, a shift from traditional roles. The attacking trio of Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar at PSG failed to secure a Champions League title due to their lack of defensive contribution. Luis Enrique emphasized the importance of teamwork and defensive responsibilities, illustrating this with a lesson for Mbappe. The evolution of football requires players to adapt and embrace collective effort for success.
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