PSG Faces Injury Crisis as Dembélé Sidelined with Calf Injury

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is grappling with a significant setback following their 2-1 UEFA Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich on November 4, 2025. Star forward Ousmane Dembélé, who recently won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, has been confirmed to have suffered a left calf injury. The club announced that the French international will be sidelined for several weeks, including missing France’s upcoming international break. The injury occurred during the match at Parc des Princes, where Dembélé was substituted early after showing signs of discomfort.

The blow compounds PSG’s woes, with key defenders Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes also picking up injuries in the same game. Hakimi sustained a severe ankle sprain, potentially keeping him out for 6-8 weeks, while Mendes suffered a left knee sprain, ruling him out for the next few weeks. These absences add to existing concerns over Désiré Doué, sidelined until January with a thigh injury. Coach Luis Enrique now faces a challenging task managing a depleted squad amid a demanding schedule, including upcoming Ligue 1 and Champions League fixtures. Medical evaluations are ongoing to assess the full extent of the injuries, leaving PSG’s title aspirations in jeopardy as they seek to regroup and recover key players.