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PSG Receives Injury Boost as Dembélé and Marquinhos Return Ahead of Leverkusen Clash
PARIS, FRANCE – Paris Saint-Germain has received a timely boost ahead of their Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen, with Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé and captain Marquinhos returning from injury. Dembélé, sidelined for over six weeks with a hamstring injury sustained while on international duty with France, has been included in the squad traveling to Germany. Marquinhos also returns after recovering from a thigh issue.
Coach Luis Enrique expressed his delight at having more options available, also noting the return of Désiré Doué last week. “We are delighted to have him back in the squad and also Marquinhos and Désiré Doué, who came back last week. So it is important for the team and the players to have players back, it gives us options”. He emphasized the importance of assessing the players’ condition before the match.
Looking ahead to the game against Leverkusen, Enrique acknowledged their quality and tactical flexibility, stating, “They have quality, they can also defend deep and also play with a press. We need to manage the match carefully.”
PSG currently sits second in Ligue 1, trailing Marseille by a point after a 3-3 draw with Strasbourg over the weekend. In contrast, Leverkusen are looking for their first win in the Champions League after two draws.
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