Ousmane Dembélé Ruled Out for Six Weeks with Hamstring Injury

Paris Saint-Germain and France international Ousmane Dembélé will be sidelined for approximately six weeks due to a hamstring muscle injury sustained during the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Friday, September 5, 2025.

 Renowned journalist Fabrice Hawkins initially reported the diagnosis, noting the estimated recovery timeline.

He confirmed the setback followed the injury that forced Dembélé off the field in the second half of that match. The injury has already compelled France coach Didier Deschamps to withdraw him from the national team’s upcoming training camp and the scheduled match against Iceland.

The timing could significantly impact PSG’s campaign. Barring a swift recovery, Dembélé is expected to miss PSG’s Champions League opener, including their match against Atalanta on September 17, the high-profile Ligue 1 clash with Marseille, and the highly anticipated Champions League fixture against his former club, Barcelona, on October 1.

This marks a particularly unfortunate blow for both club and country. Dembélé has been in exceptional form this season, playing a key role in PSG’s treble-winning success and emerging as a strong candidate for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Clubs and fans alike will be waiting anxiously for updates on his progress, but for now, PSG must prepare for life without one of their most influential attackers for the next month and a half.