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Dembélé Back in PSG Squad for Leverkusen After Six-Week Hamstring Layoff

His return offers Luis Enrique a needed attacking option in PSG's Champions League defense despite continued midfield absences.

Overview

  • The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner was named in PSG’s traveling group for Tuesday’s match after injuring his right hamstring with France on Sept. 5.
  • He rehabilitated at a specialist clinic in Qatar and rejoined full training last week, with club footage showing him working normally.
  • He sat out Friday’s 3-3 draw with Strasbourg but is now available for selection in Germany, with the staff stressing a cautious approach to returns.
  • Captain Marquinhos is also back from a thigh issue, and forwards Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia recently resumed action.
  • PSG opened their title defense with wins over Atalanta and Barcelona, while Leverkusen drew their first two group games.