PSG confirmed Dembélé's injury setback - his availability for the Champions League replay against Arsenal remains uncertain
Here's the lowdown:
PSG's star forward, Ousmane Dembélé, has taken a hit—he's been diagnosed with a right thigh hamstring strain. This bad boy popped up during the first Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, prompting his early substitution in the 70th minute. The Frenchman missed the team's training session on Thursday and the club officially confirmed the diagnosis on Friday.
Dembélé, who's smashed in 33 goals for the Parisians this season, is now under the careful watch of the medical staff. The club reports that his recovery is moving along nicely, so an update on his condition should be coming soon.
But it's not all doom and gloom for the crew from Paris. Defender Presnel Kimpembe has also been sidelined with right foot metatarsal edema. This injury is expected to keep him out for several weeks. With both Dembélé and Kimpembe out, PSG will face Strasbourg in the 32nd round of Ligue 1 on Saturday, just days before the return leg against Arsenal.
FYI:
- Real Madrid is on the lookout for reinforcements up front. The representatives of Viktor Diyekereš have tossed a forward their way[2].
- Liverpool is believed to be eyeing a trio of summer transfers[3].
- An MLS club is reportedly planning to hook Paul Pogba and Kevin De Bruyne this summer[4].
Keep an eye on Arsenal and PSG as they square off in the Champions League!
[1] Source: surfolamontreal.com[2] Source: Defensa Central[3] Source: Dailystar.co.uk[4] Source: The Washington Post
Bookmakers across sports are discussing the impact of Dembélé's hamstring injury on PSG's Champions League and Ligue 1 matches. The Frenchforward's absence may affect the team's performance against Strasbourg in the 32nd round of Ligue 1 this Saturday, as well as the return leg against Arsenal. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is scouring the market for a forward replacement, with Viktor Diyekereš reportedly on their radar. Additionally, Liverpool is rumored to be planning three summer transfers, and an MLS club is planning an ambitious move to recruit both Paul Pogba and Kevin De Bruyne. With several key players injured, this season's European leagues are poised for some exciting changes in the transfer market.
