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Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has a muscle strain in his right hamstring, which might keep him out of the important Champions League semifinal match against Arsenal next week.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The French player got hurt during PSG’s 1-0 win against Arsenal when he scored the only goal. He had to leave the game in the 70th minute. Tests now show he has a strained right hamstring. The club says he is improving. PSG’s medical team will check him again soon to see if he can play in the second game at Parc des Princes.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Dembélé has been important for PSG in the Champions League this season. His speed and skills have troubled defenders. PSG has a 1-0 lead going into the next game. Losing Dembélé would hurt coach Luis Enrique’s plans. PSG wants to reach their second Champions League final ever, so they hope their star player can play.
In Ligue 1, PSG is on top with a 12-point lead over Marseille, with four games left. This big lead might let Enrique rest Dembélé in other games so he can recover for the Champions League.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR PSG?
Everyone will be watching PSG’s updates about Dembélé’s recovery. PSG will play Arsenal on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at Parc des Princes. They just need not to lose to make it to the final at Wembley Stadium. Before that, PSG plays Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Dembélé will miss this game so he can focus on getting better.
If PSG beats Arsenal, they will play either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the final on May 31. PSG’s medical team will work hard to make sure Dembélé can help in what could be a historic run in Europe.
