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Why Is Ousmane Dembele Not Playing Tonight for PSG vs. AS Monaco?
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PSG is hosting AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes for their third game of the new Ligue 1 season. PSG are winless in the league after two matches played, while Monaco has been one of the best teams that started the season in France.
PSG recently drew 2-2 with Rennes and Lille, but in the previous match, Ousmane Dembele was not available to play.
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Dembele last played for PSG against Rennes in the first league match of the season. Dembele only played the first half and following the match, the French winger was not included for the next match against Lille.
Ousmane Dembele #10 of Paris Sain-Germain is dissapointed during the Ligue 1 McDonald's 2026/27 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Rennais FC on August 23, 2026 in Rennes, France. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images
Last week, PSG stated that Dembele was out of the squad last week as the player needed rest. PSG's statement read, "In agreement with the coach and the sporting management, Ousmane Dembélé will benefit from a period of rest in the coming days. He will resume training on Monday with the entire group."
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Dembele is back in the PSG squad for the match today against Monaco, but the player is on the bench. Dembele is likely not playing right now as the player recently returned from his rest.
Will Ousmane Dembele Play for PSG vs. Monaco?
Ousmane Dembele is expected to get minutes today for PSG against Monaco, but PSG manager Luis Enrique chose a front three of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, and Maghnes Akliouche.
Dembele is expected to come on in the second half as the season goes on. Next week, PSG will play their first game of the new Champions League season, which is at home against Slovan Bratislava.
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Dembele only played the first three PSG games of the season: Aston Villa (UEFA Super Cup), Lens (Trophee Des Champions), and Rennes (Ligue 1).
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Sep 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
