PSG boosted as Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi return to training ahead of Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a major double injury boost ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal, with key stars Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi both expected to return to full training ahead of the showpiece in Budapest.

The French giants are preparing for one of the biggest matches in European football as they aim to retain their Champions League crown against Mikel Arteta’s side, who arrive in Hungary as newly-crowned Premier League champions.

Spanish coach Luis Enrique is believed to be working towards a near full-strength squad for the final, although concerns had been raised over the fitness of two of his most influential players in recent days.

Dembélé, who has been one of PSG’s standout performers this season and a key attacking force, was forced to withdraw from their last Ligue 1 fixture against Paris FC nine days ago due to muscle fatigue. The forward, however, had already expressed confidence that he would recover in time for the final, easing fears among supporters.

Hakimi’s situation had appeared more uncertain after the Moroccan right-back picked up a thigh injury during the first leg of PSG’s Champions League semi-final clash against FC Bayern Munich. Early reports suggested that the defender would struggle to make the final, raising doubts about his availability for the biggest match of the season.

However, fresh reports indicate a significant positive development, with both Dembélé and Hakimi expected to participate in PSG’s training session at the Campus PSG training ground on Tuesday.

The news will come as a huge relief to PSG supporters and coaching staff alike, given the importance of both players to the team’s structure and attacking balance.

Dembélé’s pace, dribbling ability and unpredictability have made him one of PSG’s most dangerous attacking outlets, while Hakimi’s explosive runs from right-back have been a key tactical weapon throughout the campaign.

Their potential availability significantly strengthens PSG’s chances heading into a high-pressure final against an Arsenal side known for their tactical discipline and attacking efficiency.

The club is expected to depart for Hungary on Friday morning, with final preparations set to intensify in the build-up to the showdown in Budapest.

With both teams in excellent form and major silverware at stake, the return of key players at just the right moment could prove decisive in determining who lifts the Champions League trophy on Saturday night.