PSG dealt blow ahead of UCL semi-final second-leg against Arsenal as Luis Enrique confirms Ousmane Dembele could miss game
Arsenal visit Parc des Princes next Wednesday for the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, and they will be desperate to book a place in the finals after losing 1-0 to the Ligue 1 club at Emirates Stadium last night.
The Gunners appear to have received a much-needed boost ahead of the game as the match winner on Tuesday, Ousmane Dembele, could miss the return-leg after appearing to pick up a hamstring injury in the closing stages of the game.
PSG manager Luis Enrique said after the game that the Frenchman is probably a doubt for the second-leg, which could be good news for Arsenal given that he has been involved in 45 goals (33 goals and 12 assists) so far this term.
Dembele’s fourth-minute strike was enough to condemn Arsenal to a painful defeat, but they remain very much in the tie and will fancy their chances of overturning the deficit next week.
The former Barcelona forward was replaced by Bradley Barcola in the 70th minute after going down and clutching the back of his leg in front of the PSG bench.
Not having to face him in France will be a boost for Arsenal, and the return of Thomas Partey will also come in handy.
The Ghana international midfield was unavailable for selection yesterday due to a suspension after getting booked against Real Madrid in the second-leg of the quarter-final, and his absence saw Declan Rice and co struggle in the middle of the park without his protection and strength.
Arsenal have plenty of work to do away from home next week if they are to reach their first final in the elite European competition since 2006, and manager Mikel Arteta will hope his men can turn up and get the job done.
