Encouraging update: Details emerge on Ousmane Dembélé's injury sustained in Champions League clash
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
PSG received a reason for cautious optimism: Ousmane Dembélé, who left the pitch in the 27th minute of the first Champions League playoff match against Monaco (3-2), is reportedly feeling much better.
Details: According to L'Equipe, on Wednesday morning, PSG winger Ousmane Dembélé informed the medical staff that the pain in his left calf has nearly disappeared. While the final verdict will depend on the results of an in-depth medical examination, the player himself remains upbeat and hopes that the injury is not as serious as initially feared.
It's reported that Dembélé insisted on playing in the Monaco match, despite discomfort that first appeared four days earlier during the game against Rennes. Luis Enrique, who is known for trusting his players' instincts, named the Frenchman in the starting eleven, ignoring the warning signs during the pre-match training session.
Within the Parisian camp, there's hope for a repeat of the Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scenario, when the Georgian winger suffered an ankle injury against Newcastle at the end of January but managed to return to action just ten days later, despite initial concerns.
Dembélé's optimism may indicate that the swelling in his calf muscle is subsiding, and a timely substitution for Bradley Barcola may have prevented a more serious injury.
It's worth noting that PSG came from behind to claim a hard-fought 3-2 victory, having trailed 2-0 during the match.
Reminder: PSG winger Désiré Doué, in the Champions League match against Monaco matched a feat previously achieved by Kylian Mbappé.
