In the Round of 16 of the European Championship, France scored all five of their penalties to win 5-3 against Portugal. Dembélé’s penalty with his non-dominant foot has sparked discussion. In fact, an old interview with Dembélé explains the reason behind it.
An interview from his time at Rennes FC was dug up, showcasing his true ambidextrous ability. A reporter asked him if he was right-footed or left-footed, to which he replied: “Well, left-footed. Yes, I am more left-footed. Why do I take penalties with my right foot? Because I shoot better with my right foot.”
Dembélé’s ambidexterity is truly impressive, and this unpredictability must be a nightmare for opposing defenders and goalkeepers. After France’s victory over Portugal on Friday night, Dembélé spoke about their preparation for penalties.
He said: “We practiced penalties specifically before the game and we felt confident going into the shootout. The loss in the World Cup final in Qatar helped us in this regard. I think we all surprised the goalkeeper, as we made him go the wrong way.”
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