Paris Saint-Germain slams French Football Federation over injuries to Dembélé and Douai

2025-09-08 02:30

Paris Saint-Germain slams French Football Federation over injuries to Dembélé and Douai

Paris Saint-Germain made a rare public statement after two of its core players were injured in the French national team match, strongly criticizing the French Football Association for improper medical management and calling for the establishment of a new coordination mechanism as soon as possible.

During France's match against Ukraine, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Douai both left the match early due to muscle injuries. Dembélé has been confirmed to have a serious right hamstring injury, which will keep him out for six weeks, while Douai has a right calf strain, which is expected to keep him out for four weeks.

This means that the two will miss the key Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona on October 1, as well as several domestic competitions. Paris Saint-Germain is dissatisfied with this and has issued a voice to complain to the French Football Federation.

Paris Saint-Germain used strong words in its statement, pointing out that the injuries were serious and could have been avoided, and stressed that the club had already provided the French Football Federation with detailed medical information on the players' physical load and risks, but it was not adopted.

The statement criticized the national team's medical team for a complete lack of communication with the club, which led to serious consequences. Paris Saint-Germain demanded immediate action and urgently called for the development of a new medical and competitive coordination protocol that prioritizes the health of the players.

In response to the doubts, France coach Didier Deschamps said he believed Dembele was capable of playing: "Otherwise I would not let him play. This time the injury was to the other thigh and he was in good shape at the time. This is unfortunate, but it could happen to any player."

The incident highlights the long-standing conflict between clubs and the national team over the use of players. Paris Saint-Germain's tough stance may prompt the French Football Federation to re-examine the current medical system.

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