Mon Jan 13 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## PSG Coach Downplays Dembele’s Heroics, Focuses on Team Unity
**Paris, France** – Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-1 victory over Saint-Etienne on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to seven points. While Ousmane Dembele stole the show with a two-goal performance, earning him Man of the Match honors, coach Luis Enrique refused to single out the player for individual praise.
“I am very happy, but I didn’t think anything of Dembele’s match,” Enrique stated in his post-match press conference. He emphasized the importance of team unity, highlighting that Dembele’s goals were crucial to the team’s success but ultimately just one aspect of a collective effort.
Enrique also addressed the recent struggles of winger Bradley Barcola, whose goal against Saint-Etienne was disallowed. While acknowledging Barcola’s lack of goals since November, the coach attributed it to a confidence issue rather than technical deficiencies. He reiterated Barcola’s value to the team, praising his exceptional abilities and emphasizing that his current form doesn’t diminish his overall quality.
The coach remained tight-lipped regarding the future of striker Randal Kolo Muani, who was absent from the squad amidst transfer speculation. Enrique deflected questions about Kolo Muani’s potential loan move, stating, “I don’t know. For me, the market is that of fruits and vegetables and bread. There is nothing to say.”
PSG’s commanding lead suggests they are on track for their tenth Ligue 1 title in twelve seasons. Enrique’s focus on collective performance underscores his commitment to building a cohesive team, even amid individual stellar displays.
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