“If someone doesn’t comply or respect the expectations of the team, it means they are not prepared to play,” he said.
“The match tomorrow is very important and I want all my players to be ready, so as a consequence, I have left him (Dembele) out. I want the best for my team and that is my job.”
The former Spain manager said he was “100 percent” sure of his decision.
“It doesn’t mean this is irreversible, but I took the best decision for the team and that is why I signed here, to create a team that has a strong identity and has a lot of character,” he added.
Asked to explain the altercation with Dembele, Luis Enrique replied: “I am very honest and I will be honest, but I am not going to create a soap opera out of this.
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