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PSG faces a major setback with two key forwards injured during international duty. Dembele will miss approximately six weeks with a serious hamstring issue while Doue is out for four weeks with a calf strain. These injuries come at a crucial time as PSG prepares to defend their Champions League title against Atalanta. The club is also managing coach Luis Enrique's recovery from a recent cycling accident that fractured his collarbone.

Key Points: PSG Injuries Dembele Doue Out Six Weeks Four Weeks Respectively

  • Dembele sustained serious hamstring injury during France's match against Ukraine
  • Doue suffered calf strain in same international fixture
  • Injuries come just before PSG's Champions League title defense begins
  • Coach Luis Enrique also recovering from recent cycling accident fracture
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PSG confirm Dembele, Doue set for spell on sideline with injuries

PSG confirm Ousmane Dembele out six weeks with hamstring injury and Desire Doue sidelined four weeks with calf strain during France's win over Ukraine.

"Ousmane Dembele has suffered a serious injury to his right hamstring. He is expected to be unavailable for around six weeks. - Paris Saint-Germain"

New Delhi, Sep 7

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that they have been rocked with injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, with the forwards having suffered respective injuries during France’s win over Ukraine.

PSG confirmed Dembele faces a spell on the sidelines, with his return from a hamstring injury expected to take up to six weeks, while Doue’s calf injury will keep him out of action for four weeks.

"The medical update on 6 September relates to Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue. After leaving the pitch injured during the match between Ukraine - France on Friday, Ousmane Dembele has suffered a serious injury to his right hamstring. He is expected to be unavailable for around six weeks.

“Also picking up an injury during the encounter, Desire Doue suffered a strain in his right calf and will be out for around four weeks,” read the statement by Paris Saint-Germain.

Dembele was rested by PSG on the weekend as a precaution and had returned to training for France. His injury comes a few days ahead of the beginning of the Parisians’ UCL title defence, where they will take on Serie A side Atalanta.

This news follows a day after Paris St-Germain head coach Luis Enrique was involved in a cycling accident. The 55-year-old, who led the French club to their first Champions League title last season, suffered a fractured collarbone in the accident and will require surgery.

“Following a cycling accident on Friday, Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique was treated by the emergency services and will undergo surgery for a fractured collarbone. The Club expresses its full support and wishes him a swift recovery. Further updates will be shared in due course,” the club had said.

PSG defeated Toulouse 6-3 in their last Ligue 1 game ahead of the international break and extended their winning start to the new season.

- IANS

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Priya S
International breaks always cause these injury problems for clubs. National teams should be more careful with players' fitness, especially before big tournaments.
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Arjun K
First Enrique's cycling accident, now two key players injured. PSG's luck is really bad right before UCL. Atalanta will be tough opponents without Dembele's creativity.
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Sarah B
As an Indian football fan, I feel these injuries show why we need better sports science in our country too. Hamstring and calf injuries need proper management from young age itself.
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Vikram M
PSG's squad depth will be tested now. Good opportunity for other players to step up. Hope Enrique recovers quickly from his surgery too!
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Michael C
Six weeks for Dembele is a long time. These muscle injuries are becoming too common in modern football. Clubs need to rethink training loads and recovery protocols.

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