France's forward #07 Ousmane Dembele reacts after injury during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group D football match between Ukraine and France, on September 5, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (AFP)
Dembele went on as a substitute for the second half of France’s 2-0 win against Ukraine and lasted less than 35 minutes. He left with what seemed to be a right hamstring injury, walking to the bench with his right hand pressed to the back of his right thigh.
The PSG winger took little part in practice with France this week to manage an injury.
France coach Didier Deschamps was visibly frustrated when Dembele’s injury was clear and gestured angrily at the sideline.
PSG starts its eight-game Champions League opening phase program on Sept. 17 at home to Atalanta.
The French champion goes to Barcelona, Dembele’s former club, two weeks later on Oct. 1.
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