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Ousmane Dembélé, the very big blow

Hit in the thigh against FC Barcelona, ​​Ousmane Dembélé should miss several weeks. This is bad news, especially with regard…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:29 PM
Ousmane Dembélé, the very big blow
Key Things to Know
  • Ousmane Dembélé is expected to miss about three weeks following a thigh injury sustained against FC Barcelona.
  • PSG confirmed the forward will remain in medical care across the upcoming weeks.
  • Dembélé is projected to miss matches against Lyon, Le Havre, Troyes, and Villarreal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé is expected to miss approximately three weeks after suffering a left thigh injury against FC Barcelona. The club confirmed the attacker will remain under medical care for the next few weeks, ruling him out of upcoming Ligue 1 fixtures against Lyon, Le Havre, and Troyes, as well as a Champions League trip to Villarreal.

The setback is also anticipated to keep Dembélé out of the French national team for their upcoming Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey. With manager Zinedine Zidane likely to take a cautious approach, the absence provides an opportunity for attacking rivals such as Kylian Mbappé to solidify their roles.

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