Ousmane Dembélé has used his teammate Gavi as a mouthpiece to respond to those who doubt his football. In a video released by DAZN, the young midfielder delivers a forceful message: Many people think I don't know how to play football and they haven't got a f***ing clue. The Frenchman, tired of the recurring criticism, makes it clear that his talent is beyond any doubt.
The tactical move: how to use a teammate as a media shield 🎯
Dembélé's strategy is simple but effective in terms of sports communication. Instead of confronting the media directly, he hands the microphone to a third party with credibility in the locker room. Gavi, with his explosive character and recent success on the pitch, acts as a filter that deflects the pressure. This tactic allows the French winger to keep the focus on his game, while outsourcing the response to a more visceral and direct message.
The day Gavi spoke for Dembélé and the fans were left in shock 😱
Imagine the scene: Dembélé, injured or on the bench, watches the video and smiles as Gavi drops the bombshell. It's as if the Frenchman had said: I'm not going to argue, but look, here's an 18-year-old kid who says it better than I do. The most ironic part is that the message, so direct, will probably generate more debate than if the winger himself had given a ten-minute press conference.