Dembélé injured after 27 minutes as PSG eyes Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain faces a significant injury concern ahead of the UEFA Champions League final after star forward Ousmane Dembélé was forced off early in the team’s final Ligue 1 match on Sunday. The French international exited the pitch after just 27 minutes during the 2-1 defeat to local rivals Paris FC, heading directly to the tunnel for assessment.

Manager Luis Enrique described the substitution as precautionary, suggesting the issue might be fatigue rather than a serious injury. Early reports from France indicate the player may have experienced muscular tightness or a minor strain. The club is expected to conduct further medical evaluations in the coming days.

The timing of the incident is critical, with PSG set to defend its European title against Arsenal in Budapest on May 30. Dembélé has been instrumental in the club’s Champions League campaign this season, scoring seven goals in the competition, including crucial strikes in the knockout stages against Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Across all competitions, he has contributed 19 goals and 11 assists this term.

The situation is also being monitored by France national team manager Didier Deschamps, with the 2026 FIFA World...