Paris Saint-Germain have named their travelling squad for the Champions League final against Arsenal with decisions made on Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele
Paris Saint-Germain have named their squad for Saturday’s Champions League final against Arsenal, with both Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi included.
Full-back Hakimi has been out of action since picking up a hamstring injury during the first leg of the semi-final vs Bayern Munich, while Dembele suffered a problem in the final Ligue 1 match of the season vs Paris FC. Both players were injury doubts for the game, but their inclusion in the squad suggests they will be available, which is a boost for PSG manager Luis Enrique.
Hakimi scored the opening goal for PSG in the final last season as they ran out 5-0 winners over Inter Milan to claim the trophy.
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Arsenal will look to stop them defending their title as they look to top off what has already been a memorable campaign. The Gunners lifted the Premier League trophy less than a week ago and will be hoping to get their hands on more silverware tomorrow (5pm kick-off).
The news comes just a day after Arsenal appeared to receive an injury boost of their own. Full-back Jurrien Timber has been included in the squad travelling to Hungary after returning to training this week.
The Dutchman has been out of action since March after suffering a hamstring injury in the match against Everton. The injury has seen him miss the last 14 games in all competitions.
Ahead of the game, PSG winger Bradley Barcola issued a warning to Arsenal. “It’s a great honour to be playing in a second final,” he told club media.
“We’re going to do everything we can to win it. We’re trying to build as much confidence as possible ahead of this final, and we’re going to work hard to make sure we’re ready.
“I really think it’s our collective strength. The fact that we play together, attack together and defend together. We really play as a team, and that’s our greatest strength right now.”
In PSG, Arsenal face the side that knocked them out of the same competition at the semi-final stage last season. The Ligue 1 side came out as 3-1 aggregate winners thanks to goals in the second leg from Fabian Ruiz and Hakimi.
Full PSG confirmed squad
Goalkeepers : Chevalier, Safonov, Renato Marin.
Defenders: Hakimi, Beraldo, Marquinhos, Zabarnyi, L. Hernandez, Nuno Mendes, Pacho.
Midfielders: Fabian, Vitinha, Mayulu, Dro, Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves.
Forwards: Kvaratskhelia, G. Ramos, Dembele, Doue, Lee Kang-In, Barcola, Ndjantou, Mbaye.
