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PSG: Luis Enrique responds to Ousmane Dembélé’s vacation request

At the end of the Champions League match won against Manchester City (4-2), Ousmane Dembélé gave a post-match interview which

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 7:29 PM

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Luis Enrique responded humorously to Ousmane Dembélé's joke about wanting a vacation until March.
Dembélé made the initial comments after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League.
Luis Enrique noted that rest is vital, but quipped that vacations require players to report to training.

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Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique addressed a lighthearted comment made by forward Ousmane Dembélé regarding extra vacation time. Speaking ahead of PSG's Ligue 1 trip to Strasbourg, the Spanish coach laughed off the suggestion while praising Dembélé's positive attitude, passion for football, and work ethic.

Dembélé had jokingly remarked following PSG's 4-2 Champions League victory over Manchester City that he would welcome time off until March. In response, Luis Enrique acknowledged that rest is important, but clarified in good humor that vacations for players still involve reporting to the campus to train.

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PSG: Luis Enrique responds to Ousmane Dembélé’s vacation request

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