PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says Ousmane Dembele is fit enough to play against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Ballon d’Or winner Dembele only recently returned to the team. right hamstring injury He was injured while playing for France in September.
As the players celebrated in front of fans after Saturday’s 1-0 home win against Nice, television cameras caught Dembele clutching the sole of his right foot and telling his team-mates: “My hamstring hurts, it really hurts.”
“We never take risks with any player, but Usman is in good health. He has practiced all the last two weeks and has played in the last two games,” coach Luis Enrique said. “His condition has improved. Of course he will play tomorrow. Tomorrow we will decide how long (he) will play.”
PSG will face Bayern, who have won all 15 games in all competitions this season.
“It’s difficult to win two, three, four games in a row,” Luis Enrique said. “Fifteen games is unbelievable and has a lot of benefits.”
Bayern striker Harry Kane has started the season with 21 goals, taking his tally to 107 in 11 games since joining from Tottenham.
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