France facing Dembele dilemma as Mbappe and Olise partnership thrives

Ousmane Dembele struggled to make an impact in France’s opening World Cup match

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Despite a stellar club season that saw him reinvent himself as a pivotal creative force for Paris Saint-Germain , Ousmane Dembele appears to be struggling to carve out a definitive role within Didier Deschamps' France squad at the World Cup.

The opening match against Senegal, a 3-1 victory for Les Bleus, only served to highlight this ongoing dilemma.

While France showcased ample attacking prowess to comfortably…