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Dembele Subbed Early, PSG Hopes Recovery for Arsenal Final

5/19/2026

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Dembele Substituted

Ousmane Dembele left PSG's 2-1 loss to Paris FC in the 27th minute.
Coach Luis Enrique said the substitution was a precaution for calf discomfort and fatigue, with no major concern for the final.
The final is scheduled for May 30, 2026 at Budapest’s Puskás Arena against Arsenal.
Dembele has 19 goals and 11 assists in 39 matches this season, prompting PSG to hope for his recovery before the showdown.

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Barcola Substitute

Bradley Barcola is identified as the most likely Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) substitute for Ousmane Dembele if the French winger cannot start the final.
Liverpool have expressed interest in signing Barcola this summer while PSG consider his possible departure.
PSG defenders Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes and Lucas Chevalier resumed individual training after recent thigh problems.

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Dembele Substituted

Ousmane Dembele left PSG's 2-1 loss to Paris FC in the 27th minute.
Coach Luis Enrique said the substitution was a precaution for calf discomfort and fatigue, with no major concern for the final.
The final is scheduled for May 30, 2026 at Budapest’s Puskás Arena against Arsenal.
Dembele has 19 goals and 11 assists in 39 matches this season, prompting PSG to hope for his recovery before the showdown.

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