Ousmane Dembele Quotes

I can play as a No. 8, a No. 10, out wide. Wherever I play, I'll be happy, I'm sure.

I can play on the right, from the left, behind the main striker, or upfront - it depends on where the coach wants me to play.

I want to become the ultimate centre forward. I want to be able to play on the left, on the right, and down the middle.

It does not matter to me. I can play from the left, the right, or attack through the middle.

I'm a centre forward, and that is my preferred position. But I'll play on the wing or in midfield, wherever the manager wants me to play.

I feel comfortable in the playmaker role, but I can play on the left, on the right, and even pivot.

In my period at Chelsea, I was sometimes the one who switched sides because we were playing with two left-footed guys on the wings with myself and Damian Duff.

I have said from day one I see myself as a center back. But, if I am asked to play in midfield or at right-back, I am happy to do so.

Everyone knows that I like to play centrally, where I can drift around. I like coming in off the right flank and having more freedom. I don't mind playing on the left, although I prefer playing centrally or on the right.

I like the idea of playing with a bit more tactical freedom, either in a deeper role or supporting the strikers more often.

I could play anywhere. I played everywhere on the pitch for United, apart from No. 9 or keeper.

If I was to play on the left, I'd rather play there if there was three in midfield.

Everything I did on the left I had to learn in a 4-4-2 system, it wasn't natural. To collect the ball on my wrong foot.

I can play left-back; I can play in midfield or on the left or right wings.

I'll play where the gaffer decides: in the middle, on the right, or on the left.

It's helped to develop me on the pitch, knowing all the positions, but also it's a good asset to have, that versatility. I'm able to move if I'm needed.

I don't want to subject myself just to one scheme. I think it's just if you can play, you can play no matter what scheme you play in.

I wouldn't want to play as left forward if I normally play right-back.

I don't really mind where I play - left, right, up front on my own, or with another striker. I'm just versatile like that, and I don't mind playing anywhere in attack.

I've always seen myself as a midfielder but wherever I'm being told to play in the middle or somewhere, I will always give my best.

It's good that I can play in two positions, as a centre-back or as a holding midfielder, as I just want to get minutes and get games.

I like to play in the middle, even though I can play on both wings.

Whether I play five or 10 metres forward or back does not change my way of playing, to be on the ball a lot.

I was born a trequartista, and have adapted myself to playing in other roles.

I've played as a striker all my life. To play on the right or the left is always difficult.