Ousmane Dembélé
Set for several weeks on sidelines
Dembele (thigh) will remain sidelined for the coming weeks after suffering a left thigh injury during Tuesday's 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona, according to the club.
Analysis: Dembele was forced off after just 20 minutes against Barcelona, with subsequent medical examinations confirming a left thigh injury. The French forward is now expected to miss several weeks of action while undergoing treatment, although an exact return date has yet to be established. His absence comes as another significant blow to PSG's attack, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also sidelined following an ACL tear sustained during the same match. Ferran Torres, who replaced Dembele against Barcelona, could see increased playing time in the coming weeks, while Desire Doue and Maghnes Akliouche are also candidates for larger attacking roles.
Set for tests Wednesday
Dembele is believed to have suffered a hamstring injury after he was taken off early against Barcelona while holding the back of his left thigh, L'Equipe reports. He's scheduled to undergo tests Wednesday to determine the severity of the issue.
Analysis: Dembele played only 20 minutes during the midweek UCL match, a win that might have been too costly for PSG with both him and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (knee) forced off. Until there is more clarity on the extent of the injury, the star forward will remain in doubt for future fixtures, depending on what Wednesday's tests reveal. Ferran Torres took his place against Barcelona and would be a natural candidate to lead the front line if Dembele heads to the sidelines.
Injured early
Dembele was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Barcelona.
Analysis: Dembele made it just 20 minutes before being forced off in favor of Ferran Torres. It's an awfully unlucky time for the forward, who will now be set for some scans to determine the extent of the injury. He gets plenty of rest with PSG, generally playing in the biggest matches, but it's still a blow, even for the deepest squad in Europe. He will be a major doubt for a Sunday match against Lyon.
Scores winner off bench
Dembele scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Strasbourg.
Analysis: Dembele was rested from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Barcelona but made a decisive impact after his introduction. The winger attempted four shots and created two chances, missing a penalty in the 72nd minute before scoring PSG's go-ahead goal with a powerful strike in the 86th minute. He also registered an assist as Paris completed its comeback. Dembele now has one goal, two assists, 20 shots and 11 chances created across five Ligue 1 appearances this season, while his involvement in set pieces provides another avenue for attacking contributions.
Goal, assist during win
Dembele scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Manchester City.
Analysis: Dembele returned to action Tuesday after being rested out of the international break, as the forward played 76 minutes in the win against City. He would have a solid game with a goal and an assist, scoring in the 15th minute before an assist in the 63rd minute. The forward is an early frontrunner for the UCL Golden Boot, as many expected, already with three goals in two appearances, while adding three assists.
Set to start against Manchester City
Dembele is expected to return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City after resuming training Saturday following a planned rest period, the club posted.
Analysis: Dembele was given additional recovery time following a demanding international break, missing PSG's clash against Le Mans as a precautionary measure. The Frenchman returned to training Saturday and should be fully available for Wednesday's European showdown. Dembele enjoyed an outstanding start to his Champions League campaign, recording two goals and two assists in the opening match. His expected return to the starting XI provides PSG with a major attacking boost, with the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner set to play a central role against Manchester City.
Trains Saturday
Dembele (rest) was back in training Saturday ahead of Wednesday's match against Manchester City, according to L'Equipe.
Analysis: Dembele rejoined training at the PSG campus Saturday while his teammates faced Le Mans, missing out as planned due to rest following an intense international break. This will give the club back the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner for a crucial match in the early stages of UCL action against Manchester City, a match between two of the best clubs in Europe. He got off to a fast start in UCL action this campaign, recording two goals and two assists in their opening match.
Rested against Le Mans
Dembele will be rested for the Ligue 1 clash against Le Mans and is scheduled to resume training Saturday, Oct. 10, ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City, according to the club.
Analysis: Dembele will sit out the clash against Le Mans as part of a planned rest period following a demanding international break with France, during which he played approximately 260 minutes. The forward is expected to return to training Saturday, giving him several days to prepare for Wednesday's Champions League matchup against Manchester City. Dembele has registered one assist, nine chances created and no goals across four Ligue 1 appearances this season. Desire Doue could be handed a starting role as the central striker against Le Mans in his absence.
Sets up winning goal
Dembele assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Brest.
Analysis: Dembele made an immediate impact on the contest, combining with Ferran Torres to set up the Spaniard's fifth-minute opener, which ultimately proved to be the winning goal. The assist was Dembele's first in Ligue 1 this season and continued a productive week after he recorded two goals and two assists in the Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava. His growing understanding with Torres gives Paris another dangerous combination in the final third.
Four goal involvements in Cl opener
Dembele scored two goals and assisted twice from 10 shots and six chances created in Wednesday's 6-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava.
Analysis: Dembele rolled back into his favourite competition and produced an exceptional night's work against a struggling Slovan side. The Frenchman got through his work in just 64 minutes and still had a hand in four of the five goals scored during his stay on the pitch, netting twice and teeing up new arrival Ferran Torres on both occasions. He created six chances in total with three of them big ones and let fly 10 times himself, missing two clear openings along the way. The only blemish was a couple of big chances that got away. This was a strong opening statement from Dembele as PSG set about chasing a third straight Champions League title.
Option against Monaco
Dembele (rest) was training fully Thursday and is an option for Friday's clash against Monaco, according to Ilies Peeters of Culture PSG.
Analysis: Dembele had been given a rest last week following his own demand, an absence that ruled him out of the match at Lille. His full return to training this week now confirms he is available again, positioning him to feature for PSG after a quiet start to the season that saw him generate three shots and six crosses without a goal against Rennes in the opener.
Out due to rest
Dembele will rest over the next few days and won't return to training until Aug. 31, so he won't play Saturday at Lille.
Analysis: Dembele didn't do much in the season opener against Rennes, generating three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and six corners. The star forward won't be an option over the weekend due to his absence from training, and he'll aim to return to action against AS Monaco on Friday. Sep. 4.
Quiet in season opener
Dembele generated three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Rennes.
Analysis: Dembele struggled to make an impact during the first half, failing to put any of his three attempts on target as PSG entered the break two goals down. The winger was replaced at halftime as manager Luis Enrique reshuffled the attack, with Ferran Torres and Fabian Ruiz helping spark the second-half comeback. After recording 10 goals and seven assists across 22 Ligue 1 appearances last season, Dembele remains a major attacking threat and will look to rediscover his best form in the coming fixtures.
Returns to PSG
Dembele is set to return to PSG for club duty after the World Cup, according to the club.
Analysis: Dembele scored 10 goals with seven assists across 22 Ligue 1 appearances last season and finished the World Cup with six goals, the second highest tally among France players, including a stoppage time strike in the third place playoff loss to England. His return to club action now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he looks to carry his strong recent form into the new 2026/27 Ligue 1 campaign.
Scores off bench in bronze final
Dembele scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 6-4 defeat against England.
Analysis: Dembele made the most of his 45 minutes on the pitch by scoring his team's fourth goal in stoppage time against England. The star attacker increased his count to six goals, which represented the second-highest figure among France players throughout the competition. Before being rested in the final game, he was an essential piece of an outstanding attacking unit which was neutralized only by Spain in the semifinals. He'll likely return to Paris Saint-Germain for club action in August, looking to carry his strong run of form from the previous campaign.
Delivers five crosses in loss
Dembele registered two shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Spain.
Analysis: Dembele lacked his usual explosiveness and was held off the scoresheet in the World Cup semifinal, but he continued to accumulate playmaking numbers, adding to his totals of 33 crosses (eight accurate) and 16 chances created over seven appearances. It was a disappointing end to France's race for the World Cup title, with the attacker enjoying a productive run with five goals and two assists. He may have a last chance to feature in the third-place match, although there's also a chance he'll get rest or see his minutes managed.
Finds back of net
Dembele scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 2-0 win versus Morocco.
Analysis: Dembele would score one again for France at the 2026 World Cup, as the forward would find the back of the net in the second half to give his team a two-goal lead. That said, the forward is now at five goals this World Cup, scoring in three of their six matches while adding two assists. He continues to be a top playmaker for the team alongside Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise, a leading option to continue earning goal contributions for the team as they advance into the semifinals.
Busy despite scoreless display
Dembele generated two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Paraguay.
Analysis: Dembele stood out for a game-high tally of 12 crosses, partly because of his constant involvement in set pieces, but he was ultimately held without a goal or assist this time. Having produced multiple shots and chances created in each of his last four outings, Dembele would be expected to hold decent offensive upside in any fixture, operating on the right wing of a fine attacking unit alongside elements like Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise. However, the upcoming match against Morocco will potentially test France's strength to a greater extent than all of their previous contests.
Assists in win over Sweden
Dembele assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Sweden.
Analysis: Dembele delivered the final pass before Kylian Mbappe's dribbling action that led to the opening goal after 45 minutes of play Tuesday. The Paris Saint-Germain attacker also tied for the game high with four chances created during the match. He extended a strong streak in which he has posted four goals and two assists across three games, confirming his status as one of the most dangerous wingers in the international tournament. Moreover, he has shared corner kicks with Michael Olise, and that is likely to remain the case in upcoming fixtures.
Scores hat-trick vs. Norway
Dembele scored three goals to go with three shots (three on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 4-1 win against Norway.
Analysis: Dembele was unstoppable in the first half and scored three goals, two with his left foot and one with his right, to carry France to first place in Group I. The PSG star now has four goals in the current World Cup campaign and co-leads the team in scoring alongside Kylian Mbappe. He should continue to play a huge role for Les Bleus in the knockout stages.
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