Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is predicted to be available for the Champions League final against Arsenal.
The Morocco international has been sidelined with a thigh injury he suffered in the primary leg of the semi-final showdown with Bayern Munich.
The suitable-back, who has frequently captained the side with Marquinhos’ minutes managed within the league, missed the second leg in Munich last week as Luis Enrique’s side turned in a masterclass performance away from home to succeed in a second consecutive final.
Hakimi was expected to miss the remaining of the season with doubts even emerging over his partitcpation on this summer’s World Cup campaign.
But in line with RMC Sport, the previous Real Madrid and Inter Milan star is recovering well and is predicted to ready for the ultimate in Budapest on 30 May.
PSG are also more likely to be boosted by the supply of goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. An injury suffered in training last week also raised fears his season may very well be over however the report states he too hopes to be available for the showdown with the Gunners.
Chevalier was signed from Lille last summer to be the brand new no1 with Gianluigi Donnarumma leaving the French capital to hitch Manchester City.
Matvei Safaonov nonetheless has been starting ahead of hm since January, overtaking him within the pecking order.
Should Hakimi get better in time and avoid any more injury scares, PSG could have a totally fit squad to select from after they meet Mikel Arteta’s side on the Puskas Arena.
Arsenal have concerns at right-back themselves over Jurrien Timber.
Timber has not played since mid-March, missing the last 11 games because of a groin problem. There was no clear timeframe on when the Dutchman could return to motion with Arteta confirming on Friday there may be ‘no likelihood’ he shall be involved against West Ham United on Sunday, today.
Slightly more worryingly, he raised doubts about whether Timber can be seen again before the tip of the season.
‘I don’t know, there remains to be a good bit to do,’ he said. ‘Every little thing must be so smooth and quick.’
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