Ousmane Dembele injury bombshell emerges as Arsenal handed massive PSG update

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele has sparked injury fears ahead of their semi-final second-leg against Arsenal in the Champions League. The Frenchman was the hero on the night in North London as his early goal was enough to hand the Ligue 1 champions a slender advantage going into the reverse fixture.

However, the leaders in the tie face a nervous wait to have their key player fit for the second leg in the French capital, following concerns of a hamstring issue. Dembele was forced off during their encounter at the Emirates Stadium in the second-half of the 1-0 win and according to reports in France, he is expected to be left out this weekend for PSG.

Luis Enrique's side already have the league title wrapped up with an unassailable lead but despite that, they still fielded a full strength squad during last weekend's shock defeat at home to OGC Nice.

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According to a report from , Dembele didn't take part in training on Thursday, with their preparations quickly diverting to Saturday's encounter with Strasbourg.

They add that he missed out as a precaution and he may miss the trip to Eastern France to face Liam Rosenior's side, who will be looking to stun the champions and keep pace with the European hopefuls.

In another report from L'Equipe, they claim that he will not undergo any tests this week but they will monitor the France international to determine whether he feels any fresh discomfort.

"I felt a little something, but it's okay," said Dembele, following Tuesday's win.

Enrique added: "It's not serious, it's something very minor, but he's probably a doubt for the second leg.

"We're going to try to get Dembele back on the pitch but we're a real team.

"If Ousmane can play, that's better.

"But if he doesn't, we'll still be a real team.

"We've been saying that since the start of the season."

Arsenal are back at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (5:30pm kick-off) when they host Bournemouth in the Premier League but their focus will be on ensuring that they finish as high as possible after Liverpool clinched the Premier League last weekend.

The return leg will be on Wednesday (May 7, 8pm kick-off) with the Gunners looking to follow their top-flight rivals in snatching a win in the French capital.

PSG are 90 minutes away from knocking out a third Premier League team in the Knockout Phase after overcoming Liverpool and Aston Villa on route to the final four.