Ousmane Dembélé, the 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain winger, will return to the squad for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Tottenham, according to RMC Sport. Having been sidelined for several weeks, the Ballon d’Or winner is rejoining the team with a gradual return-to-play protocol: he is expected to start on the bench, according to Fabrice Hawkins.
“Ousmane Dembélé will return to the PSG squad to face Tottenham, as reported by RMC Sport.
The coaching staff wants a gradual return. He is expected to start on the bench.”
This planned return perfectly illustrates the meticulous management employed by Paris Saint-Germain when dealing with a player as explosive as Ousmane Dembélé. The staff prefers to avoid any setbacks and opt for a controlled return to fitness, which is logical given the 28-year-old winger’s injury history. Starting him on the bench allows Luis Enrique to reintroduce his attacking prowess without rushing things.
And almost imperceptibly, Paris has regained a key element of its attacking play, a player capable of dismantling a defense with a single feint. His absence was keenly felt, and his return – even if only partial – comes at the perfect time, as the team needs to string together some wins and regain a consistent rhythm. Tottenham could therefore see a hungry Dembélé enter the fray, ready to reignite the Parisian machine.
