PSG coach Luis Enrique has maintained that Ousmane Dembele is the most influential player in the world because he doesn't listen to criticism.
Despite a slow start to life in the French capital, the former Rennes winger is regarded as one of the best attackers in Europe because of his pace, directness and trickery.
The French international has scored one goal and provided as many assists since joining the record French champions in the summer for a fee of €50.4 million.
"I keep insisting on my point: Ousmane Dembélé is the most influential football player in the world. No doubts," the Spaniard said prior to their Champions League clash with Newcastle on Tuesday as quoted by @AzrOrganization.
Kylian Mbappe scored a controversial penalty with the last kick of the ball to rescue a point for PSG who are second in Group 'F' with seven points, three points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund who are on course to qualify for the round of 16
"He doesn’t care about mistakes. He keeps going, he loves to try. He doesn’t listen to criticism… he always generates good things," Enrique said.
Dembele is also an excellent crosser of the ball. Moreover, his creativity is exceptional when in possession and his intelligent runs make him a major offensive threat during counterattacks.
Injuries denied Dembele the opportunity to showcase his talent after joining Barcelona in 2017 in a fee of €105 million plus a reported €40 million add-ons.
At PSG, he has remained injury-free and is a key member of Enrique's team. Enrique managed Dembele at Barcelona.
