Paris, France – In a significant blow to Paris St Germain’s (PSG) Champions League hopes, star winger Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out of the crucial Round of 16 second-leg tie against Borussia Dortmund due to injury.
According to reports, Dembele suffered a hamstring injury during a training session on Monday, and despite undergoing treatment, he has been deemed unfit to play in the high-stakes match at the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old French international has been in impressive form this season, scoring 15 goals and providing 12 assists in 36 appearances for PSG. His pace and skill on the wing have been a key component of the team’s attack, and his absence is likely to be deeply felt.
PSG coach, Christophe Galtier, expressed his disappointment at the news, saying, “Ousmane is a vital player for us, and his absence is a big loss. However, we have a talented squad, and we will adapt and find a solution to overcome his absence.”
Dembele’s injury comes at a critical time for PSG, who are looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg against Dortmund. The Parisians will be relying on other attacking options such as Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, or Lionel Messi to provide width and creativity on the wings.
The team will also be relying on their strong defensive unit to keep Dortmund’s potent attack at bay. The German side has been in impressive form this season, and their passionate home crowd is expected to create a hostile atmosphere for the PSG players.
The match against Dortmund is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 PM local time on Tuesday, and fans will be hoping that PSG can overcome Dembele’s absence and secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!
Key Stats:
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Ousmane Dembele has scored 15 goals and provided 12 assists in 36 appearances for PSG this season.
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PSG are looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg against Dortmund.
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The winner of the tie will advance to the Champions League quarterfinals.
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Borussia Dortmund has won 10 of their last 12 home matches in the Champions League.