Ousmane Dembele Injury Update: Latest Details, Recovery Timeline, and Impact on Team

The biggest match of the second week of the new Champions League season was the match between PSG and FC Barcelona. Both teams were regarded as the best in Europe due to their outstanding performances last season. Many football fans wanted to see PSG play against FC Barcelona in the Champions League Final a few months back due to the level of both teams. The match was played without the Ballon d'Or winner, Ousmane Dembele. Here's what you need to know about Ousmane Dembele Injury Update.

Ousmane Dembele Injury Details

Ousmane Dembele picked up an injury while representing France in a UEFA qualifier against Ukraine. He began the match on the bench due to lingering physical issues. He entered the match as a substitute in the second half and was forced to exit with renewed discomfort. It was later announced that he had suffered a strain in his right hamstring and is projected to be out of action for a couple more weeks. His last appearance for PSG was in the 6-3 win over Toulouse in Ligue 1. Frustration sparked within PSG, who criticized the French national team's medical management. The club officials demanded a more transparent and collaborative protocol between national teams and clubs.

How Ousmane Dembele's Injury Affects PSG

Ousmane Dembele has had a terrific few months, winning the UEFA Champions League and recently winning the Ballon d'Or. He has been one of the best players at PSG since the start of last season. He has played only 3 matches in the 2025-26 season, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist during that time. He has proved critics wrong over the last couple of years, continuously performing at the top level while helping PSG win titles.
He has been out for a while now, and PSG have managed to perform well till now, beating Barcelona in their recent match. While Dembele's absence might have affected their starting lineup and the forward line, Mayulu and Goncalo Ramos have stepped up. Mayulu and Ramos were the goal scorers against Barcelona. Despite missing their star player, PSG pulled off a win. Dembele is likely to miss just one more match against LOSC Lille. It's safe to say PSG have managed to play like a proper team without Dembele in the lineup.

When Will Ousmane Dembele Return? Recovery Timeline

Dembele was sidelined for almost six weeks, and the good news for all the PSG fans and the management is that he is likely to return from injury on October 17th, just in time for their clash against Strasbourg. The 28-year-old striker was recently questioned about his return, the opportunity for him to come back to his injury, and explained that he thinks he can come back in the coming days: “This is the first part of the season, you have to be in the nails to start the second well. Rehabilitation is going well. I will be back very soon. This should give the smile even more to Parisian supporters.