Luis Enrique had every reason to be satisfied with the result at the Emirates—his team came away with the position they had hoped for heading into the second leg of the Champions League semifinal. Yet, instead of joy, the PSG manager has been gripped by nerves. The cause? Ousmane Dembele picked up an injury during the second half against Arsenal.The winger felt discomfort and left the pitch midway through the second half, replaced by Bradley Barcola. Since then, PSG’s medical staff has been working intensely to get him back in shape. It’s now a race against time, but the latest updates are encouraging—there’s visible progress.Like a defeat within a victory – Dembele’s injuryParis Saint-Germain might just have him available for the return leg against Arsenal, scheduled for Wednesday. Nothing is certain yet, but…“Ousmane Dembele has strained his right hamstring. The situation is developing positively, and further assessments will be provided soon,” the club announced.Although the French winger missed yesterday’s training, all signs point toward a positive recovery trajectory. What is certain is that he won’t feature against Strasbourg—he will be spared any physical strain.🚨⚠️ Ousmane Dembélé has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury as muscle strain in his right thigh, PSG confirms.His situation is “evolving, progressing favorably”, per club’s official report. pic.twitter.com/Ud4sJds6yx— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2025 Luis Enrique confirmed it himself:“He won’t play against Strasbourg, that’s for sure,” the Spaniard stated briefly and clearly.As for Wednesday’s second-leg clash at the Parc des Princes, only the medical staff will know for sure—and PSG is expected to keep that information tightly under wraps. This uncertainty has only fueled speculation among fans. The team simply doesn’t play the same with and without Dembele. His importance is best illustrated by the numbers.🇫🇷 PSG’s Ousmane Dembele has now scored or assisted 30 goals in 2025, more than any other player in Europe.#ARSPSG|#ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/Em7xwnr5Mb— FIFA World Cup Stats (@alimo_philip) April 29, 2025 Ousmane Dembele has played 45 matches this season, scoring 33 goals and providing 12 assists. That means he’s had a direct contribution in nearly every game—either scoring or assisting. Arsenal felt his impact firsthand, as the only goal at the Emirates came from him.LIGUE 1 – MATCHDAY 32Friday Nice – Reims 1-0 (1-0)/Sanson 15/Saturday 18.00: (2.45) Strasbourg (4.05) PSG (2.65)20.00: (2.20) Toulouse (3.40) Rennes (3.30)22.05: (6.00) Saint-Etienne (5.10) Monaco (1.45)Sunday16.00: (1.92) Nantes (3.45) Angers (4.10)18.15: (2.15) Auxerre (3.50) Le Havre (3.60)18.15: (1.38) Brest (4.80) Montpellier (8.50)18.15: (1.57) Olympique Lyon (4.30) Lens (5.50)|21.45: (2.35) Lille (3.50) Olympique Marseille (3.20)***odds are subject to change***
