Ousmane Dembélé was substituted in the 27th minute of Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 match against Paris FC on Sunday, raising concerns ahead of the Champions League final.
The forward left the pitch without visibly displaying any injury, proceeding directly to the dressing room according to reports.
Gonçalo Ramos replaced Dembélé during the match, which PSG won.
This injury marks a disappointing end to a season where Dembélé has featured in only 22 league matches, scoring 10 goals.
Commentators from Ligue 1+ suggest the issue may be a muscular contracture.
With just 13 days remaining before PSG’s Champions League final against Arsenal, the club’s medical updates will be closely monitored.
This is the first time since 2013 that PSG has seen a key player suffer an injury of this nature so close to a major final.
PSG manager Luis Enrique is expected to provide a further update on Dembélé’s condition in the coming days.
Dembélé joined PSG from Barcelona in August 2023 for a reported fee of €50 million, seeking a more prominent role after a period where his playing time at Barcelona was inconsistent.
He has become an important part of the PSG attack, providing pace and creativity, but his availability has been hampered by injuries throughout the season.
The injury is a blow to Enrique’s plans, as Dembélé’s direct running and dribbling ability are seen as key assets in breaking down defenses.
His absence would likely require a reshuffle of the PSG attack, potentially giving more opportunities to other forwards in the squad.
