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Argument in “Téléfoot l’After”, Bixente Lizarazu intervenes

Giovanni Castaldi and Séverine Parlakou expressed different opinions this Sunday about Ousmane Dembélé. Consultant of “Téléfoot l’After”, Bixente Lizarazu has

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 1:42 AM

Key Things to Know

Bixente Lizarazu intervened during an on-air debate about Ousmane Dembélé on “Téléfoot l’After”.
Séverine Parlakou criticized Dembélé's low involvement in the penalty area during France's match against Italy.
Giovanni Castaldi defended Dembélé by emphasizing his pressing and crucial work without the ball.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Pundits Giovanni Castaldi and Séverine Parlakou engaged in a heated debate regarding Ousmane Dembélé's recent performances for the French national team during a broadcast of “Téléfoot l’After”. The clash centered on whether the forward's contributions should be judged purely by attacking statistics or his off-the-ball work.

Consultant Bixente Lizarazu stepped in to settle the argument, siding largely with Castaldi. Lizarazu noted that while Dembélé could be more effective in the penalty box, his pressing and team structure contributions remain vital.

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Argument in “Téléfoot l’After”, Bixente Lizarazu intervenes

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