Dembélé made headlines not only for his performance at the Etihad, but also for his unusual interview, given on Canal+ immediately after PSG's 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League. The French striker, who scored the second goal of the match in the 15th minute, asked not to be judged for the criticism he received, underlining that the club must focus on the first part of the season and prepare for the second.
In the interview, Dembélé showed a lighter side, saying he went on "holiday" after the international break, adding ironically that perhaps he will ask for another one. He then expressed his love for the Champions League, saying that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the days he enjoys playing the most, especially when he returns from holidays.
When asked if PSG will be able to rest again in the league, the player jokingly replied that they could do so "until March". When asked about their next opponent in Ligue 1, he made a joke about Le Havre, but the real opponent is Strasbourg, which made the journalists smile.
The interview, characterized by a playful tone and some inaccuracies, showed a more human Dembélé and less focused on the result, but still ready to lead the team towards the subsequent European matches. PSG, following their victory at the Etihad, now prepares for their next Champions League match against Strasbourg, as the club continues to build on its league form.