Two high intensity races over thirty meters before joining its partners for the traditional series of strikes in front of the goal to close training: Ousmane Dembélé was not unemployed this Friday noon during the last session preceding the quarter -finals of the World Cup of clubs between PSG and Bayern Munich, Saturday at 6 p.m.
The top Parisian scorer then took the time to give his news, he who had missed the three group games due to a left thigh injury. After playing the last half hour of play against Miami, Dembélé considers herself fully restored and ready to start the meeting against the Bavarians.
Since the start of the season, you have set yourself the goal of scoring each match. Are you in the same state of mind before playing Bayern?
OUSMANE DEMBELE. Since the start of the season, I tell myself that and sometimes I put zero goal! The most important thing is to focus on the team. We hope to have a good game tomorrow against Bayern Munich.
Are you able to start this quarter-final?
I feel 100 %. It’s been almost nine-days that I train well with the team. I am 100 % to start. It is the coach who decides, but I am ready.
How do you look at Bayern Munich?
It is a very difficult team. During my career, it was not a team that succeeded very well. It is an exceptional club, we know its mentality.
Are you revealing after losing against Bayern in November?
We have a little revenge to take. We know it’s a difficult team. But we are much stronger than in November. We will try to show it and we will give everything to pass.
What aspects do you consider to have progressed?
There are many things that have changed. The players have clearly raised the level since this match, I raised the level too. We have a lot of confidence. We know what we have to do on the field to beat any team and we’ll see tomorrow … If you want to play PSG, you have to fight for each titles. You have to stay focused. We have already won four titles this season. We are not very far, we know it and we will do everything for.
What are the keys to the match?
It is above all concentration. We have to put rhythm, play our game too, whatever happens, as we have done since the start of the season. It is necessary to defend, too, because it is a formidable team. The teams must be respected. We will give everything to the end.
Would you say that your return falls out of time with a view to the Ballon d’Or?
I like to play football. Looking at his team in the stands is not easy. I want to help the team win this title and make a big competition. I want to show my qualities. I am someone who is hungry, who is concentrated and who always wants to win.
