Dembele could not complete the match. |
According to journalist Fabrice Hawkins, PSG will monitor Dembele's hamstring in the coming days to assess his ability to play in the second leg. This is a big loss for coach Luis Enrique because Dembele is a pillar of the team.
At the Emirates, it was the French striker's cool finish that brought PSG a valuable victory. Dembele was forced off in the 70th minute and was replaced by Bradley Barcola. The youngster is likely to start if the former Barcelona star does not recover in time.
This season, Dembele has transformed himself by scoring 45 goals in 45 games in all competitions. The French striker has been directly involved in 11 goals in 13 games. In Ligue 1, Dembele leads the scoring charts with 21 goals.
Meanwhile, Arsenal disappointed with a lackluster performance. Mikel Merino put the ball in the PSG net but the goal was disallowed for a controversial offside, angering both Gunners fans and the coaching staff.
Captain Martin Odegaard continues to underperform, leading to calls for coach Mikel Arteta to give young talent Ethan Nwaneri a chance in the second leg in Paris. Thomas Partey is expected to return and bring more fighting spirit to Arsenal's midfield.
The biggest difference between the two teams was their ability to take their chances. Dembele only needed one shot to score, while Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard both missed good chances when facing Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Arsenal will have to make every move to turn the game around when they travel to Paris. The London club have won away from home many times this season and need another top performance to keep their hopes of progressing alive.
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