PSG finalize their squad, leaving Arsenal with a difficult choice...

(NLĐO) - Coach Mikel Arteta faces a difficult decision in choosing between Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz as the central striker when Arsenal clash with PSG in the Champions League final.

Arsenal will face reigning champions PSG at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, at 11 PM on May 30th ( Hanoi time). Ahead of the biggest match of the season, the personnel situation of the two teams reveals a significant difference.

PSG is aiming to become only the second team in history to successfully defend their Champions League title. Photo: AP

PSG entered the final with a relatively stable squad. Coach Luis Enrique was likely to continue using the 4-3-3 formation, with a fast-paced attacking trio of Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Defender Achraf Hakimi is expected to return to the right flank after injury. If the Moroccan international is fit enough to start, midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery will be moved back to the midfield to partner with Vitinha and Joao Neves.

Center-back Marquinhos and Willian Pacho are likely to anchor the defense in front of goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, while Nuno Mendes will continue to occupy the left flank.

Arsenal are aiming to win their first ever Champions League title.

On the other side of the pitch, Arsenal also fielded a 4-3-3 formation, but there were more positions to consider. Coach Mikel Arteta had to carefully plan in defense, midfield, and the center forward position.

Defender Jurrien Timber is racing against time to reach peak fitness. If the Dutchman is unavailable, defender Cristhian Mosquera is the alternative option on the right flank.

Defender Riccardo Calafiori is likely to be preferred over left-back Piero Hincapie.

As for Arsenal's midfield, Declan Rice is almost certain to start. Midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly has been outstanding recently, but Martin Zubimendi remains a viable option if Arsenal want to improve their ball control.

Midfielder Martin Odegaard is expected to play a key role in orchestrating the play. However, manager Arteta could still give Eberechi Eze a chance if he wants to add more attacking flair.

Arsenal's biggest problem lies in the center forward position. Striker Kai Havertz scored the winning goal in Chelsea's victory over Man City in the 2021 Champions League final, but striker Viktor Gyokeres has been in good form towards the end of the season.

According to UEFA's website, striker Viktor Gyokeres will play as the furthest forward in Arsenal's attack, supported by Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard.

Meanwhile, SunSport's prediction leans towards the possibility that manager Arteta, after careful consideration, will decide to include Kai Havertz in the center forward position.

Predicted lineup

PSG (4-3-3): Matvei Safonov; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori; Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard; Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/psg-chot-doi-hinh-arsenal-con-mot-lua-chon-kho-196260530115047471.htm