PSG Without Dembele for Champions League Match vs. Bilbao

Paris Saint-Germain will be without Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and several other key players for their Champions League league phase match against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.

The French club confirmed on Tuesday that Dembele, the 28-year-old forward, is sidelined due to illness that began on Monday, rendering him unfit for the fixture. Manager Luis Enrique also ruled out goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who is recovering from a right ankle injury sustained during a Ligue 1 loss to Monaco on November 29 after a tackle by Lamine Camara. Defender Lucas Beraldo and right back Achraf Hakimi remain unavailable as they continue rehabilitation from their respective injuries. Hakimi's left ankle sprain, picked up against Bayern Munich, puts his participation in Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations campaign starting December 21 in doubt.

Dembele's absence compounds a challenging season for the France international, who has made just 16 appearances across all competitions following a standout 2024-25 campaign. He has contributed five goals and four assists, trailing only Joao Neves, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Vitinha among his teammates in goal...