Enrique addressed Dembele’s lighthearted post-match comments during Friday’s press conference with equal humour. The Spanish coach made it clear that he welcomed his forward’s upbeat attitude and high spirits.
“He is the boss. If he wants a holiday, he will get a holiday,” Enrique joked to reporters when asked about the winger’s statement. “He laughs all the time. I love the way he lives football. It’s a joke, but I am always open to giving players what they want. They like to play all the time in the starting line-up. They know it’s my responsibility to choose.”