{"id":47673,"date":"2026-05-25T13:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T17:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/arsenal-handed-chance-of-champions-league-promotion-as-psg-sweat-over-fitness-issues\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T13:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T17:08:26","slug":"arsenal-handed-chance-of-champions-league-promotion-as-psg-sweat-over-fitness-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/arsenal-handed-chance-of-champions-league-promotion-as-psg-sweat-over-fitness-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal handed chance of Champions League promotion as PSG sweat over fitness issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/arsenal-handed-chance-of-champions-league-promotion-as-psg-sweat-over-fitness-issues\/#Will_Achraf_Hakimi_miss_the_Champions_League_final\" >Will Achraf Hakimi miss the Champions League final?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/arsenal-handed-chance-of-champions-league-promotion-as-psg-sweat-over-fitness-issues\/#Arsenal_could_benefit_from_PSGs_fitness_issues\" >Arsenal could benefit from PSG&#8217;s fitness issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal could be given an early boost heading into next weekend&#8217;s Champions League final, with new questions emerging over Achraf Hakimi&#8217;s suitability for Paris Saint-Germain.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The Gunners are preparing for one of the biggest games in modern history, when they take on PSG at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday, May 30th.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arsenal are already riding a wave of confidence after winning the Premier League, but the latest injury update from the PSG camp could give Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side further encouragement.<\/p>\n<p>L&#8217;Equipe reports that Hakimi is now increasingly unlikely to start the Champions League final after missing another key part of PSG&#8217;s preparations.<\/p>\n<p>The Moroccan international did not take part in the internal training matches that international players take part in over the weekend, instead continuing to train individually as he recovers from a thigh problem.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Achraf_Hakimi_miss_the_Champions_League_final\"><\/span>Will Achraf Hakimi miss the Champions League final?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That&#8217;s a pretty big deal. Hakimi is more than just an ordinary full-back for PSG. He is one of their most dangerous outlets, especially when pushing high on the right flank and linking up with the forwards.<\/p>\n<p>His pace, speed of recovery and attacking timing are huge assets, and even if he does end up on the bench, not starting will be a blow to Luis Enrique.<\/p>\n<p>These concerns don&#8217;t come out of nowhere. Hakimi has already missed PSG&#8217;s Champions League semi-final second leg and the last four Ligue 1 games, so it&#8217;s clear this is not a small problem that disappeared overnight.<\/p>\n<p>Reports suggest he is making progress, but the finals may be too early for him to start.<\/p>\n<p>If he is left out of the XI, Warren Zaire-Emery could be used at right-back, with Fabian Ruiz potentially slotting into midfield.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_could_benefit_from_PSGs_fitness_issues\"><\/span>Arsenal could benefit from PSG&#8217;s fitness issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ousmane Dembele is another name that Arsenal fans are keeping an eye on.<\/p>\n<p>The French winger also did not take part in internal training, but his situation seems more positive.<\/p>\n<p>He recently felt discomfort in his calf against Paris FC, but has publicly stated that he expects to be fit for the final.<\/p>\n<p>Reuters reported that PSG plans to treat the problem, but manager Luis Enrique said the problem could be related to fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>From Arsenal&#8217;s perspective, the timing is interesting. Arteta&#8217;s side have just celebrated their first Premier League title since 2004 with a win over Crystal Palace, and now have the chance to complete a historic double.<\/p>\n<p>However, Hakimi&#8217;s absence will affect PSG&#8217;s balance. Arsenal could target that team more aggressively, especially if Bukayo Saka is not one of the best right-backs in the world and he plays against a replacement full-back.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Declan Rice names three Arsenal teammates as true leaders behind the scenes <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal could be given an early boost heading into next weekend&#8217;s Champions League final, with new questions emerging over Achraf Hakimi&#8217;s suitability for Paris Saint-Germain.The Gunners are preparing for one of the biggest games in modern history, when they take on PSG at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday, May 30th. 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