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Luis Enrique defends substituting Ousmane Dembele at halftime of Rennes draw

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Luis Enrique defends substituting Ousmane Dembele at halftime of Rennes draw
Summary

Luis Enrique substituted Ousmane Dembele at halftime during PSG's 2-2 draw against Rennes. The decision sparked discussion as PSG was trailing 2-0 before the break. Following the change, Ferran Torres scored twice, contributing to PSG's comeback. Enrique emphasized the need for players to remain competitive and avoid complacency. This match marked the opening game for PSG in the Ligue 1 season.

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Status Watch
  • •PSG drew 2-2 with Rennes in their Ligue 1 season opener
  • •Luis Enrique substituted Ousmane Dembele at halftime
  • •Ferran Torres scored twice after coming on as a substitute
  • •Enrique stresses importance of proving readiness and competitiveness
  • •PSG came back from 2-0 down to secure the draw
Latest Updates
  • 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Luis Enrique defends decision to leave star man out for Lille clash
  • 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Luis Enrique defends decision to haul off top player at half time of Rennes draw
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Luis Enrique has defended his decision to leave out Ousmane Dembele, claiming that it’s simply a question of keeping him fresh.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a ...

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Luis Enrique raised some eyebrows last night when he took Ousmane Dembele off at half time of PSG’s draw with Rennes.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred ...

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