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"PSG condemns the 'avoidable' injuries of Dembélé and Doué, advocating for a revised club-FFF protocol"

In response to the preventable injuries sustained by Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, Paris Saint-Germain has penned a letter to the French Football Federation to set up a 'novel medical-sports collaborative plan'.

Football powerhouse PSG condemns "avoidable" injuries to Dembélé and Doué, advocating for a revised...
Football powerhouse PSG condemns "avoidable" injuries to Dembélé and Doué, advocating for a revised club-FFF protocol

"PSG condemns the 'avoidable' injuries of Dembélé and Doué, advocating for a revised club-FFF protocol"

PSG Proposes New Medical Coordination Framework Amid Ongoing Standoff

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has put forward a proposal for a new medical-sports coordination framework, aimed at enhancing communication and cooperation between the club and the national team's medical staff. The proposal comes in the wake of a standoff between the French football federation (FFF) and PSG, following the injuries of Ousmane Dembélé and Desire Doué during the national team's gathering.

The proposed framework includes systematic, documented, and reciprocal exchanges between medical staff, with a focus on respecting a reinforced precaution principle in the summoning and use of players. PSG believes that this framework is crucial for preventing similar regrettable events in the future and prioritizing the health of players and their medical support.

In a letter sent to the FFF, PSG urged the need for a new medical coordination protocol, emphasizing the importance of considering players with ongoing treatments and the prevention of avoidable injuries. The club claims it transmitted medical elements to the FFF before the start of the gathering, but there is no available information about who gave an official response regarding the transmission of PSG's medical data and recommendations.

PSG denounces the injuries of its two players as serious and avoidable, stating that its recommendations on acceptable workload and injury risks were not taken into account by the French team's medical staff. The club's proposal also highlights the need for a system that respects the health of players and their medical support, and promotes better communication and cooperation between club and selection medical staff.

Desire Doué is expected to recover from his injury in three to four weeks, while Ousmane Dembélé is expected to be out for six to eight weeks. The new framework, if implemented, could potentially help in ensuring a smoother transition for players between club and national team duties, and contribute to a safer and healthier environment for all involved.

The standoff between PSG and the FFF continues, with both parties yet to reach a resolution. The implementation of the proposed framework could mark a significant step towards resolving the ongoing issue and ensuring the well-being of players in the future.

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