Arsenal could be set for a Champions League final boost with a Paris Saint-Germain star taken off due to injury
21:14, 17 May 2026Updated 21:58, 17 May 2026
Luis Enrique has been handed a major Paris Saint-Germain injury scare ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal(Image: (Photo by Gerrit van Keulen/Soccrates/Getty Images))
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele was forced off with injury just 27 minutes into his side’s final Ligue 1 clash of the season against Paris FC.
Upon being replaced by Goncalo Ramos just before the half-hour mark, he headed straight down the tunnel. Arsenal are due to meet Luis Enrique’s side in just under two weeks in the Champions League final.
Though initial reports in France suggest his withdrawal was precautionary, the exact extent of his injury is currently unknown.
Dembele was selected as the striker for a strong PSG starting XI against Paris FC on Sunday, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha and Marquinhos also included. After scoring the opening, Bradley Barcola was taken off along with Kvaratskhelia just before the hour-mark and they went on to lose 2-1.
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Minor injuries have plagued Dembele this season and having him not fully fit for the Champions League final, after scoring three in the previous round, would be a major blow to Enrique.
Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes and Willian Pacho are the other PSG stars carrying injuries, but the hope is that all three will be fit to feature against Arsenal.
For Mikel Arteta, he is hoping that Jurrien Timber will be back from the issue that has kept him out for the last two months.
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In his latest update on the Dutchmen, Arteta said: “He’s progressed a bit in the last few days… We’re going to try to get him fit and available as quick as possible. Let’s see.
“Obviously, he’s been out a while, unfortunately. He’s such an important player for us, and he’s doing everything that he possibly can to help the team in any capacity.”
Arsenal’s immediate priority is the Premier League title race with a clash against Burnley at Emirates Stadium to take place on Monday evening.
Despite that taking place under the lights tomorrow evening, Manchester City play after Arteta and Co. due to the FA Cup final against Chelsea, which they won to set up a meeting against Arsenal in the Community Shield.
Manchester City secured some big momentum by winning the FA Cup on Saturday(Image: Getty Images)
A win would put significant pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side ahead of their trip to Bournemouth on Tuesday where anything but a victory would almost certainly hand the title to Arsenal.
If it does go down to the final day, the Gunners head to Crystal Palace while City host Aston Villa. Both of their opponents have European finals either side of those matches.
For Unai Emery’s Villa, they face Freiburg for the Europa League next Wednesday while the Eagles take on Rayo Vallecano after the visit of Arsenal.
