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PSG Confirms Six-Week Hamstring Layoff for Ousmane Dembele That Rules Him Out of Barcelona Trip

PSG sets a six-week timetable, forcing a rethink of early Champions League selection.

Ukraine v France - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Soccer - France - French Ligue 1 - Toulouse v Paris St Germain - Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse, France - August 30, 2025 Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele scores their fourth goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Alexandre Dimou/File photo
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Angers SCO - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - August 22, 2025 Paris St Germain's Desire Doue reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File photo
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Overview

  • The 28-year-old sustained a serious right hamstring injury after limping off in France’s 2-0 World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in Poland on Friday.
  • PSG also ruled winger Desire Doue out for about four weeks with a right calf strain suffered in the same match.
  • Dembele’s recovery window excludes him from the Sept. 17 Champions League opener against Atalanta and the Oct. 1 visit to former club Barcelona.
  • Coach Luis Enrique must adjust options through Ligue 1 fixtures against Lens, Marseille, Auxerre and Lille before the next international break.
  • Dembele was pivotal in last season’s treble, producing 35 goals and 16 assists for PSG and entering the Ballon d’Or conversation.