Press review: PSG lose top spot in Ligue 1, Dembélé’s cheeky dig | OneFootball

This Sunday, February 15, the French press (on the sports aspect) focused on Paris Saint-Germain losing the 1st place following RC Lens' victory last night against Paris FC (0-5, 22nd day of Ligue 1). There is also (again) Ousmane Dembélé's jab (28-year-old forward) at his team after the 3-1 defeat at Rennes on Friday.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

PSG stumbled at Rennes, with yet another very penalizing inefficiency this season. Lens, who is having a remarkable run, took advantage against a PFC that still makes too many gross errors and endangers itself in the idea of staying up. One can note that the score is flattering (12 shots to 14 for Lens, 57% possession in favor of PFC), but efficiency is indeed part of football. RC Lens is a serious contender, and it's up to PSG to regain all its collective strength, including finishing.

Dembélé did not express his anger randomly. The Parisians should have finished better against Rennes, taken the 3 points, and stayed at the top of Ligue 1. Against Lens, there are no points to lose. A sustained reaction is needed. A leader spoke up to clearly address an issue that everyone could see. It seems relatively logical, and one doesn't understand all the dramatization around it. Especially from some supporters, while we see the media's interest. They take advantage of the situation to create a big deal out of nothing special. It's a shame not to see anyone highlighting Dembélé's, and PSG's, desire to react quickly to win more titles.

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