Ousmane Dembélé (28), the Paris Saint-Germain winger, is expected to be in the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, according to RMC Sport and L’Équipe. However, the French international, who was recently rested, is not expected to start. Luis Enrique is not taking any risks at this stage of the season.
“Dembélé will be in the squad to face Bayern, but according to internal sources — while not entirely categorical — the chances of seeing the forward in the starting lineup are almost zero. Luis Enrique will take no risks. The coach knows better than anyone that, while the clash against the Bavarians is enticing, it will not be decisive for Paris’ season.” — RMC Sport / L’Équipe“
The Spanish manager remains true to his philosophy: no player should compromise his physical condition, even for a match as prestigious as this one. While PSG and Bayern are set to face off in what looks like a duel between two of the best teams in the world, Luis Enrique is focused on long-term management.
Dembélé, a key figure in Paris’ attacking setup, is recovering from a muscle issue, and the staff are determined not to rush his full return. The coach is already preparing for the decisive stages ahead — notably the second leg of the Champions League and the Ligue 1 title race.
Behind the scenes, there’s talk of Dembélé possibly being used as a substitute in the second half, a way to preserve his fitness without disrupting the team’s rhythm. However, the main concern is that the player reportedly felt pain in his hamstring during the match against Nice — an issue that continues to worry the medical staff.
