Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele is set to make his highly anticipated return to action after being sidelined for six weeks due to a hamstring injury. The French forward is expected to feature in PSG’s upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen, marking his first appearance since suffering the injury while on international duty with France in early September.
The 28-year-old forward had been recovering at a specialist clinic in Qatar and resumed full training last week. PSG fans will be delighted to see Dembele back in the fold, as his return offers a much-needed boost to a squad already grappling with a series of injuries this season. PSG head coach Luis Enrique has faced significant challenges with the fitness of several key players, and Dembele’s return provides much-needed depth in the attack.
Although Dembele missed PSG’s 3-3 draw against Strasbourg last Friday, he is now fully integrated into the first-team squad and ready to play in the Champions League. He was seen training with the team on Saturday, indicating that his recovery is progressing well. The Parisian club is hoping to continue their strong form in Europe, having secured impressive victories over Atalanta and Barcelona in their opening two group-stage matches.
However, PSG’s injury woes are far from over. Midfielders Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves remain sidelined, and while some reports suggest that club captain Marquinhos has traveled to Germany with the squad, his fitness for the match remains uncertain. Coach Luis Enrique has emphasized the importance of not rushing injured players back, prioritizing their long-term health over short-term needs.
As PSG prepare for their showdown with Leverkusen, the return of Dembele provides hope that the team can maintain their momentum and strengthen their position in Group H. With a positive start to their Champions League defense, PSG will be keen to secure another victory and keep their title defense on track
