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PSG Protests France Over Dembélé Selection After Injuries in Ukraine Qualifier

Deschamps insists Dembélé was fit to play despite PSG's pre-match warning.

Overview

  • France beat Ukraine 2-0 in Wrocław, with Désiré Doué taken off at half-time for a calf issue and Ousmane Dembélé later withdrawn after feeling muscle pain.
  • PSG says it warned the French setup not to use Dembélé due to a fragile condition and has publicly expressed anger that the advice was ignored.
  • Multiple outlets report Dembélé suffered a muscle injury expected to sideline him for four to six weeks, which could affect the start of PSG's Champions League campaign.
  • Doué's recovery timeline has not been confirmed as medical evaluation continues.
  • Didier Deschamps defended his decision, saying medical checks raised no concerns and the issue involved the other leg, and he hinted Dembélé may be left out of the next qualifier.