Dembélé, Injury in the World Cup Qualifiers Worries PSG
WROCLAW, Poland – Ousmane Dembélé suffered an injury during the World Cup qualifying match that France played on Friday. The situation generates concern in Paris Saint-Germain, as the Parisian club will begin the defense of its Champions League title in just 12 days.
Dembélé came on as a substitute in the second half of the match against Ukraine, which France won 2-0. However, his participation lasted less than 35 minutes. The player left the field with what appeared to be a hamstring injury in his right leg, holding the back of his thigh.
This week, the PSG winger had participated little in training with the French national team, due to an injury.Ousmane Dembélé was injured playing for France against Ukraine.France coach Didier Deschamps showed frustration at Dembélé’s injury, reacting with gestures on the sidelines.
The PSG will begin its participation in the Champions League group stage on September 17, playing at home against Atalanta.
The French champion will visit Barcelona, Dembélé’s former club, two weeks later, on October 1st.