Injured PSG duo to return to training pre-Arsenal final

Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi are set to return to training with Paris Saint-Germain today, raising hopes that both will be available for the Champions League final.

Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Parc des Princes on April 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) — Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images

RMC Sport report (via GFFN) that both Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi will take part in Tuesday’s training session, returning to the training pitches after their recent injuries.

There had been significant doubt over Hakimi’s availability for the Champions League final this weekend, with L’Equipe reporting that the defender could miss the game.

But Hakimi’s return to training is one step towards an on-field comeback, with the caveat that he’s now had almost a month without any minutes and might not be sharp enough for a start on Saturday anyway. Arsenal are in a similar position with Jurrien Timber.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Max Dowman and Jurrien Timber of Arsenal pose for a photo with the Premier League Trophy after their team's victory in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) — Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

As for Dembele, there’s a much stronger expectation that he’ll be available for PSG against Arsenal.

“I’m doing very well,” Dembele said last week. “I had a slight scare against Paris FC, but I’m fine and I’ll be ready for the final.

“Yes, I think so (I’ll be 100% for the final). Yes, I’ll be ready. I have no doubt about it. I hope to be on the pitch on May 30th.

“I’ve had so many minor scares or major injuries in my career, whether here at PSG or even before, especially with the big matches coming up, especially this final, I preferred to stop and above all not take any risks.”

Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Liverpool FC at Parc des Princes on April 08, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) — Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Dembele was forced off early in PSG’s final league game, withdrawn in the first half hour against Paris FC.

But Dembele failing to complete 90 minutes for PSG is a common sight in Ligue 1 this season. He’s missed 12 games completely, coming on as a substitute 11 times, and starting on a further 11 occasions – but only completing the full match in one of those 11 starts.

By contrast, the winger has started 10 of 16 Champions League games, completing four full 90s.

Once again, it looks like Dembele has successfully avoided straining himself in a league match so he can arrive for a European fixture with something left in the tank.

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