Paris Saint-Germain has received a major boost ahead of their Champions League match, as star forward Ousmane Dembele has been named in the squad to face Bayer Leverkusen. His return is welcome news for the team, which has been dealing with several injuries this season.
👍 A Timely Comeback
Ousmane Dembele is set to make his return after being out for six weeks with a hamstring injury he picked up while playing for France. After a period of recovery, the 28-year-old winger resumed training last week. While he missed PSG’s recent 3-3 draw with Strasbourg, coach Luis Enrique may use him in the important match in Germany as the team aims for a third consecutive win in the Champions League group stage.
⚽ Respect from Opponents
Dembele’s talent is well-known, even to his rivals. Leverkusen defender Loic Bade, who is also Dembele’s teammate on the French national team, described him as a “complete player with several qualities.” Bade added that there is no “secret recipe” to stop him, noting Dembele is skilled with both feet and has no obvious weaknesses. He stressed that defending against him requires a strong team effort.
📋 Team Updates and Strategy
PSG has also welcomed back forwards Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, adding more strength to their attack. However, the team is still without midfielders Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves. Captain Marquinhos has traveled with the squad, which is another positive sign. On the other side, Leverkusen’s coach Kasper Hjulmand acknowledged PSG’s high-energy style, calling it both a “weapon” and a “risk.” He expressed confidence in his own team’s quality and their ability to compete.
