Paris Saint-Germain Dealt Major Ousmane Dembele Injury Blow as Luis Enrique Provides Update

Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt a significant injury concern after Ousmane Dembélé was forced off during their UEFA Champions League encounter against AS Monaco.

The reigning champions found themselves two goals behind against their Ligue 1 rivals at the Stade Louis II, but mounted a spirited comeback to secure a 3–2 victory, inspired by a game-changing cameo from Désiré Doué.

Dembélé was withdrawn in the 26th minute of the first half and replaced by Doué, who proved decisive. The substitute first assisted Achraf Hakimi’s equaliser before netting twice himself to turn the contest on its head.

Although Dembélé walked off the pitch without immediate signs of distress, he had arrived at the fixture carrying a minor fitness concern. The French forward has endured a stop-start campaign, struggling with recurring hamstring and calf issues that have sidelined him for extended spells this season.

It remains unclear how long the 27-year-old could be unavailable, with the development potentially posing a setback for Luis Enrique’s side, who currently sit second in Ligue 1 behind RC Lens.

Speaking after the match, Enrique offered a measured update on his winger’s condition.

“We know the physical condition of every player. There was no risk — he trained normally,” the Spaniard said.
“We will have to assess whether there is an injury. He took a knock in the opening 15 minutes and then he was unable to run properly.”

The comeback triumph over Sébastien Pocognoli’s Monaco side served as revenge for PSG’s 1–0 defeat to the same opposition in November — their first domestic loss of the campaign.

Paris will now take a narrow one-goal advantage into next week’s second leg at the Parc des Princes as they seek to secure a place in the last 16.

Notably, the defending champions were unable to qualify automatically for the first knockout round of Europe’s premier club competition, having finished 11th in the league phase.