Arsenal handed boost for Champions League second leg after Ousmane Dembele injury update

Paris Saint-Germain will be sweating over the fitness of goalscorer Ousmane Dembele ahead of their second-leg clash with .

The 27-year-old attacker netted the only goal at the , giving the French champions a crucial advantage to take into next week’s return leg at the Parc des Princes.

Dembele was later forced off with an apparent muscle injury in the 70th minute with Bradley Barcola replacing him.

READ MORE:

READ MORE:

He appeared uncomfortable as he left the pitch, heading straight down the tunnel.

According to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Dembele has suffered a hamstring injury, while PSG manager Luis Enrique admitted he is a doubt for the second leg.

"The medical tests will take place tomorrow," Enrique said post-match.

"It's nothing serious, it's rather light but there is a doubt for the return match."

Dembele has been a key player for Enrique and Co this campaign. In the Champions League, he has netted eight goals and provided three assists in 13 matches.

In Ligue 1 this season, the Frenchman has recorded 21 goals and eight assists in 28 appearances.

That said, the Parisians could suffer a significant setback if Dembele is ruled out.

Gunners boss, is confident his team can get the job done in Paris. 'It’s half-time and we have a big chance to be in the final," he said.

"[If] you want to be in Champions League final then you need to do something special… Then we are going to need to do something special in Paris."

Enrique, meanwhile, expects another tough challenge in front of the home crowd.

"Emotions are at a level in those matches that it is difficult to analyse a match like that," he said after the game.

"Very difficult to play in a great atmosphere but we showed the kind of team we are and we tried to play our way. I’m happy.

"We suffered a lot in the match and we could’ve scored a second goal. The second leg is going to be very tough."