Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice showed clear disappointment when his teammates failed to heed his pre-match instructions.
The Gunners conceded a goal just four minutes into their crucial Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, which ultimately decided the match.
This goal occurred only minutes after the England international had issued an important warning to his fellow players.
During a pre-match huddle on the pitch at the Emirates, he was heard telling the squad: “If we don`t have the ball, we die.”
As Dembele celebrated scoring the first goal, cameras captured Rice`s reaction, showing the 26-year-old midfielder visibly shaking his head in frustration or disappointment.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta had also issued a call for a vibrant atmosphere at the Emirates before the contest, but fans were quickly silenced by Ousmane Dembele`s opener.
The French forward was left unmarked just inside the box, firing past Arsenal keeper David Raya and in off the post.
Prior to kick-off, Rice, who recently scored two free kicks in a impressive 3-0 win over Real Madrid, received praise from teammate David Raya.
The goalkeeper claimed the former West Ham star is among the “best three midfielders globally.”
Raya commented: “He has to be in the top three midfielders in the world. He is capable of doing everything, whether playing as a number 6 or number 8, defending or attacking. And now, of course, he can even take free kicks! He`s improved this season compared to last. He`s still young but has certainly taken the step to become a top player and a leader.”
Marcus Bellamy