PSG are apprehensive about Dembele and Hakimi.

PSG face squad concerns ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal as both Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi are not yet fully fit.

First Hakimi, then Dembele – PSG are really struggling against Arsenal.

Just days before the Champions League final against Arsenal, PSG began to show signs of concern. Two key players for the French team, Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi, were both experiencing fitness issues, raising serious questions about their availability for the match.

According to L'Equipe , Dembele is currently unable to return to training with the rest of the team. If the French international continues to miss recent training sessions, especially before May 26th, his chances of starting against Arsenal will become much slimmer.

This news has caused considerable concern for the PSG coaching staff. Since the beginning of the season, Dembele has played a crucial role in Luis Enrique's attacking system thanks to his speed, ability to create breakthroughs, and versatility playing on both wings. In big Champions League matches this season, the former Barcelona player has repeatedly made a difference with his dribbling and high-intensity pressing.

Hakimi is not in his best physical condition.

Meanwhile, Hakimi also faces the risk of missing the biggest game of the season due to a thigh injury. The Moroccan defender is reportedly not yet in top physical condition and there are “serious doubts” about his ability to start in the final.

If Hakimi is unavailable, it will be a significant loss for PSG. Not only is he strong defensively, but the 1998-born player is also a crucial link in the French team's attacking transitions. Hakimi's bursts of speed down the right flank often create space for PSG and stretch the opposing defense.

Given Arsenal's high level of physical fitness and pressing intensity, the simultaneous absence of two speedy players like Dembele and Hakimi could significantly impact PSG's tactical approach.

PSG's medical team is closely monitoring the condition of both players. A final decision will likely only be made closer to the final match. The two teams will compete for the 2025/26 Champions League title on May 30th. For PSG, this could be a historic opportunity, as they have the chance to become the next club to win the Champions League twice in a row.

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