Injuries force Dembele and Olmo off in PSG-Barcelona clash
Desire Doue put Paris Saint-Germain ahead, but Dembele left after 20 minutes with a hamstring problem and Olmo also had to be substituted. The early exits add to PSG's injury worries as they chase a repeat Champions League title.
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What happened
Desire Doue gave Paris Saint-Germain the lead in a frantic first half. Dembele was withdrawn after 20 minutes with a hamstring problem, while Olmo was also forced off with an injury.
Why it matters
The early exits raise fresh injury concerns for PSG as they look to defend their Champions League title.
Coverage
- Dembélé, Olmo limp off early in PSG clash with Barcelona (espn.com)
- PSG forwards Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia limp off against Barcelona in Champions League (rutlandherald.com)
- PSG dealt huge double injury blow as Dembele and Kvaratskhelia forced off against Barcelona (Yahoo Sports)
- Ousmane Dembele injury update: Latest news after leaving PSG-Barcelona game (Yahoo Sports)
- Paris Saint-Germain v Barcelona: Doue puts PSG ahead after Dembele and Olmo forced off in frantic first half (101greatgoals.com)
- PSG forward Dembélé limps off against Barcelona in Champions League (AP)
- Dani Olmo adds to Barcelona’s injury problems ahead of El Clasico (barcablaugranes.com)
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