PSG stars Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi are major injury doubts for the Champions League final against Premier League champions Arsenal.
Paris Saint-Germain’s preparations for the Champions League final have been rocked by a double injury scare. Key stars Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele are racing against time to be fit for Saturday’s massive showdown against Arsenal in Budapest. The vital duo sat out a recent warm-up match, sending shockwaves through Luis Enrique’s camp just days before the European showpiece.
The reigning champions are desperate to retain their continental crown at the Puskas Arena, adding to their latest domestic Ligue 1 triumph. However, these sudden physical setbacks threaten to derail their tactical plans. Both players are instrumental to the French side’s fluid attacking system, and losing them would be a massive blow to their tactical setup.
In stark contrast, Arsenal arrives in Hungary riding a phenomenal wave of momentum. Mikel Arteta’s high-flying Gunners are full of confidence after historically clinching their first Premier League title in 22 years.
With the English giants operating at peak performance, PSG faces the daunting prospect of entering the season’s biggest game severely shorthanded. Enrique now faces an anxious wait as medical staff work around the clock to get his star wing-back and winger cleared for action.
The 2026 UEFA Champions League final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest between PSG and Arsenal will kick off at 18:00 CEST on Saturday 30 May.