PSG have written an open letter to the French Football Federation after injuries to two of their key men.
Ballon d’Or contenders Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue both came off injured in a World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine.
Paris have now claimed the FFF were warned about their conditions, but ignored the advice.
The club wrote in a statement: “Following the confirmation of injuries to its players called up to the French national team, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué – with significant sporting consequences for the players and the club – Paris Saint-Germain sent a letter to the French Football Federation urgently calling for a new medical-sports coordination protocol between clubs and the national team, more transparent and collaborative, to make the health of players and their medical support an absolute priority.
“Paris Saint-Germain, which monitors its players’ medical needs throughout the year and has access to precise and detailed information, had provided the Federation with concrete medical information, even before the start of the French national team’s training session, on the workload its players could bear and the risk of injury.
“The club deplores the fact that these medical recommendations were not taken into account by the French national team’s medical staff, as well as the total lack of consultation and consultation with its medical teams.
“Paris Saint-Germain, which wishes to reaffirm its commitment to the federal mission and to the French team, whose influence constitutes a fully shared objective, hopes that these regrettable events will pave the way for the establishment of a new formalized framework for medical coordination, guaranteeing systematic, documented and reciprocal exchanges between the medical staff of the clubs and the national team, as well as respect for a reinforced precautionary principle in the summoning and use of players, particularly when they present a pathology currently being treated.
“The recent serious and avoidable incidents must result in swift and immediate corrective action. The Club stands ready to actively contribute to this collective effort, in the interest of the players and professional football as a whole.”
On top of the two injuries, head coach Luis Enrique broke his collarbone in a cycling accident during the break, but likely won’t miss any matches and is expected to quickly return to training.
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