**Paris Saint-Germain** is facing a challenging period ahead as two of its key players, **Ousmane Dembélé** and **Désiré Doué**, have been sidelined due to injuries. The setbacks occurred during Friday night’s match against Ukraine, part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Injury details and recovery times

The club announced on Saturday evening that both players sustained injuries during the match. **Dembélé** has a severe hamstring injury on his right leg, sidelining him for approximately six weeks. Meanwhile, **Doué** suffered a calf injury and is expected to be out for about four weeks.

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Impact on upcoming matches

The absence of these players is a significant blow to PSG. **Dembélé’s** recovery timeline suggests he will miss critical matches including the **Champions League opener against Atalanta** on September 17, the **classic clash against Olympique de Marseille** on September 21, and the encounter with **FC Barcelona** on October 1.

**Doué**, on the other hand, may potentially return to action by September 27 during the home game against Auxerre, which is part of the sixth round of Ligue 1. His return would also be timely for the eagerly awaited Champions League match against Barcelona.