Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat in Rennes (3–1) on Matchday 22 of Ligue 1 was almost overshadowed by Ousmane Dembélé’s post-match comments, in which he pointed to the individualism of certain teammates. His remarks quickly stirred the Parisian environment and triggered numerous interpretations.
Move along, nothing to see here. PSG acted quickly to put out the Dembélé controversy internally after the Rennes match. According to L’Équipe, a collective discussion took place the very next morning at the Poissy training center during the post-match debrief. The message delivered to the squad was clear: protect locker room unity and avoid any public controversy following a poor performance.
Internal Clarification After Media Stir
Inside the club, the episode is now considered closed. The locker room reportedly did not take the number 10’s comments badly, especially since the club’s bonus system values assists as much as goals, which reduces the idea that excessive individualism was behind the performance in that game.
Alerted by how widely his statements spread, Dembélé reportedly clarified in private that he was not targeting any specific player. Some outside speculation mentioned a particular teammate, but that claim is said to be unfounded. His frustration is believed to stem mainly from the team’s lack of attacking efficiency and insufficient defensive tracking observed during the match.
As for a possible sanction from Luis Enrique, the context is viewed as different from a previous disciplinary episode last season. Nothing indicates he will automatically start the next match, especially since the winger left the Rennes game with a slight physical issue. The best response is now expected on the pitch in the upcoming fixture at Stade Louis-II.
