Luis Enrique confirms full-strength PSG squad for Arsenal in Champions League final

Luis Enrique confirms full-strength PSG squad for Arsenal in Champions League final

Enrique has no major injury worries, with both Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi included in the squad and expected to be available for selection. Long-term absentees also return to the group, giving PSG a full-strength squad at a crucial moment in their European campaign.

PSG are aiming to make history by retaining the Champions League title, a year after their dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich.

The 24-man squad includes: Lucas Chevalier, Matvey Safonov, Axel Tape Marin; Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Beraldo, Marquinhos, Illia Zabarnyi, Lucas Hernandez, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Kang-in Lee, Senny Mayulu, Dro Fernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Quentin Ndjantou, Goncalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola, and Ibrahim Mbaye.

Speaking ahead of the final, PSG boss Luis Enrique praised the structure and consistency of Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, highlighting their tactical identity and defensive strength.

"I don't think these two teams are opposites," Enrique said. "Arsenal is a team built in the image of Mikel Arteta. They are incredibly competitive. They are the best defensive team in Europe and have been for several years."

He also pointed to Arsenal's threat from set pieces and their collective strength. "They don't depend on a single player. They score a lot from set pieces. It's an explosive combination."

Enrique added that Arsenal's success this season has been fully deserved. "Now they've won the Premier League, I congratulate them. They deserved it from the start because they had a great season."

Reflecting on PSG's approach, he said both sides share similarities in their style. "We are similar in that we try to keep the ball and express ourselves. We love to control possession and break teams down as a unit."

He concluded by underlining the scale of the challenge ahead. "We're talking about two great teams, along with Bayern Munich, the best in Europe. We'll have to adapt and defend differently if we want to win."

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