Overview

• Both players were injured during France’s 2-0 win over Ukraine on September 5 and were returned to PSG after medical checks.
• PSG says Dembélé suffered a right hamstring injury and Doué a right calf/soleus issue, with estimated layoffs of about six weeks and three to four weeks respectively.
• The club has sent a formal letter to the French Football Federation seeking a new, documented coordination protocol with a principle of reinforced precaution.
• Didier Deschamps has defended his decision-making, saying he would not have used Dembélé if he were unfit, a stance PSG disputes.
• Based on the club’s timelines, both are expected to miss the Champions League opener against Atalanta on September 17 and likely the away match at Barcelona on October 1, while coach Luis Enrique recovers from recent clavicle surgery after a cycling accident.