{"id":331907,"date":"2026-05-09T17:12:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T11:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=331907"},"modified":"2026-05-09T17:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T11:42:40","slug":"arsenal-suffer-champions-league-final-blow-with-psg-star-set-to-return-from-injury-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/arsenal-suffer-champions-league-final-blow-with-psg-star-set-to-return-from-injury-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal suffer Champions League final blow with PSG star set to return from injury | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><figcaption>Luis Enrique could have a totally fit squad for Budapest (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is predicted to be available for the Champions League final against Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>The Morocco international has been sidelined with a thigh injury he suffered in the primary leg of the semi-final showdown with Bayern Munich. <\/p>\n<p>The suitable-back, who has frequently captained the side with Marquinhos\u2019 minutes managed within the league, missed the second leg in Munich last week as Luis Enrique\u2019s side turned in a masterclass performance away from home to succeed in a second consecutive final.<\/p>\n<p>Hakimi was expected to miss the remaining of the season with doubts even emerging over his partitcpation on this summer\u2019s World Cup campaign.<\/p>\n<p>But in line with<a href=\"https:\/\/rmcsport.bfmtv.com\/football\/clubs\/paris-saint-germain\/psg-optimisme-pour-hakimi-precaution-pour-safonov-comment-paris-gere-les-pepins-physiques-des-joueurs-en-vue-de-la-finale-de-ligue-des-champions_AN-202605090180.html\"> RMC Sport<\/a>, the previous Real Madrid and Inter Milan star is recovering well and is predicted to ready for the ultimate in Budapest on 30 May.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Chevalier was signed from Lille last summer to be the brand new no1 with Gianluigi Donnarumma leaving the French capital to hitch Manchester City.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274888956.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28298553\" alt=\"FC Bayern Munchen v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 Semi Final Second Leg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Hakimi was on the pitch to have a good time along with his teammates on Wednesday (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Matvei Safaonov nonetheless has been starting ahead of hm since January, overtaking him within the pecking order.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s side on the Puskas Arena.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal have concerns at right-back themselves over Jurrien Timber.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2018no likelihood\u2019 he shall be involved against West Ham United on Sunday, today.<\/p>\n<p>Slightly more worryingly, he raised doubts about whether Timber can be seen again before the tip of the season.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I don\u2019t know, there remains to be a good bit to do,\u2019 he said. \u2018Every little thing must be so smooth and quick.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Arsenal told they will sign \u2018perfect\u2019 Kylian Mbappe on one condition this summer<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Theo Walcott urges Arsenal star to reject England call-up for the World Cup<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: \u2018Sensational\u2019 \u2013 Mikel Arteta urged to start out Arsenal duo against West Ham<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\"><a class=\"metro-button share-bar-comments\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Luis Enrique could have a totally fit squad for Budapest (Picture: Getty Images) 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. 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