Paris St-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele will receive treatment over the next few days for a muscle strain in his right calf.
The club revealed the news in a statement on Monday, after Dembele was taken off in the first half of their 2-1 defeat by Paris FC on Sunday.
Dembele Substituted as Precaution
Dembele was substituted after 28 minutes of PSG’s final league game of the season on Sunday.
Head coach Luis Enrique initially suggested he thought Dembele’s substitution was required because of fatigue, but the club later revealed it had been a precautionary measure.
The Ballon d’Or winner was replaced with striker Goncalo Ramos.
Champions League Final Doubt
Defending champions PSG face Premier League leaders Arsenal in the final of the Champions League at Puskas Arena in Budapest on 30 May.
It is unclear whether Dembele will be fit for the match.
World Cup Hopes
Dembele has also made the 26-man France squad for this summer’s World Cup, which starts on 11 June.
The club’s statement read: “Ousmane Dembele, who was taken off as a precaution during last night’s match against Paris FC due to a muscle strain in his right calf, will remain under treatment for the next few days.”
Ligue 1 Player of the Year
Dembele was named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year for the second season in a row last week, despite his struggles with injuries in the first half of the campaign.
- He has scored 10 goals in 22 league appearances.
- He provided seven assists.
- The Frenchman has also scored seven goals in the Champions League this season.
- This includes goals in each leg of the semi-final against Bayern Munich.
Dembele’s fitness will be a concern for both PSG and France as they prepare for major competitions.