Coaches must reveal their defensive tactics Luis Enrique on Ousmane Dembele energetic display

That is Ousmane mentality. Every coach needs to demonstrate his defensive efforts, Luis Enrique informed reporters on Wednesday.

Usually teams focus on attacking contributions from forwards but overlook their efforts off the ball. Ousmane consistently displays his personal skill with possession and capacity to work hard without it.

Dembele stands as a key example in Luis Enrique PSG transformation where the manager insists gifted attackers join the intense team press.

This change appeared clearest in last years Champions League final versus Inter Milan.

Cameras showed Dembele giving Yann Sommer a firm look then sprinting ahead to start the press from PSG an image which highlighted the intensity and control Luis Enrique sought from his attack.

PSG then dominated Inter by five goals to nil securing the clubs first Champions League crown with Dembele work rate proving vital alongside his forward play.

The French attacker heads into this final following another strong European run having developed from a natural dribbler into one of the most rounded forwards in Luis Enrique setup.

Dembele manages a tight calf after the Ligue 1 campaign finished last weekend yet Luis Enrique anticipates a complete squad for the final as fullback Achraf Hakimi returns to training.