Dembele s injury update: right thigh hamstring strain, second round of Champions League play is suspected

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique revealed the latest situation of the team's winger Dembele at a pre-match press conference against Strasbourg. He made it clear: "He will definitely not play tomorrow."

Enrique was interviewed by the media before Paris Saint-Germain challenged Strasbourg away in the 33rd round of Ligue 1. The Spanish coach confirmed Dembele will miss tomorrow's game, but he did not give any more details on whether he can play in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal on Wednesday.

Before this press conference, the PSG released a medical report, which read: "Ottoman Dembele's right thigh hamstring strain. His situation is getting better. There will be new progress soon." As time goes by, the club is becoming more and more optimistic about Dembele's injury, which makes him increasingly likely to catch up with the game against Arsenal.

About this game before the Arsenal:

Enrique said: "We will do it like the whole season. With the same idea. Nothing will change."

About Donnarumma:

"My thought is that we are in a very important stage of the season, and we have proved that, whether you (the media) are criticizing this person, that person, or Pepe, Lucas, Manolo... At some point, you criticized the players and praised them. I will support my players as always. I will not take sides. All the players of the team are working on this, and Donaruma, Safonov and Anau are working on this, and this applies to the rest of the team. "

About Balkora's status:

" is the same example as Gigio (Donaruma). Gigio is positive, and Balkora is positive. Neither positive nor negative. Balkora has contributed 35 key performances, we are talking about one of the best passers in Ligue 1, one of the best dribbling players in Europe, and he was very important in the past, Now it is important, and it will be very important in the future. A PSG player must be used to starting, playing as a substitute, or even not being called up. The noise from the outside is good, and we focus on getting everyone to the best. This is an important stage of the season. "

About being nominated for the best coach of Ligue 1:

"I have no interest in any individual awards. Not at all. This has no appeal to me. I don't care about the individual awards in football at all." "

About opponent Strasbourg:

" As a coach, I like good players, whether they are young or come From which country. Strasbourg is going through a great season, their football philosophy is attractive and they play very well. Because of this, they are one of the best teams in the league. This game won't be easy. It's a little weird end of the season because we've won the championship, but we know these games can help us prepare for the next game."

How to motivate players before the second leg of the Champions League:

" I repeat the previous answer. I think the most important thing is that every minute you play in this jersey is helpful to the championship we haven't won yet (France Cup, Champions League). Tomorrow is to show every point The clock is a crucial day. "

Regarding whether the away unbeaten record is motivation:

"I say it again. I would rather think that this game is to prepare for the Champions League and the French Cup final than the away unbeaten record. That record is ours. If it can be continued, our goal is to win the game."

About the "big family" of Paris Saint-Germain:

" 90% of the teams in Ligue 1 are a big family because we spend a lot of time together. Those who are lucky enough to join a team, especially at the highest level, will experience a lot of things and a lot of happiness... We all created small families. Sharing positive moments is more enjoyable. I don't think we're much different from other teams in terms of feelings. ”

mentioned Dembele's injury again: "He won't kick tomorrow. This is for sure. ”

About the team's attitude: "I have seen the same attitude throughout the season. I have no complaints this season. Nothing. Obviously, we always need to get rid of the influence of our surroundings. I have always been very confident that we are on the right path. I think the team's attitude and what it shows are very positive values. ”

Regarding whether tomorrow will rotate: “You will see tomorrow. ”