Dembélé and Hakimi Back in PSG Training Ahead of Cup Final Preparations Against Arsenal
Sports Updated: 26 May 2026 21:36 EAT
PSG players Hakimi and Dembele back in training ahead of Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain have received a major fitness boost after Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi both returned to full team training on Tuesday as the club intensifies preparations for their upcoming cup final. The pair rejoined collective sessions at the club’s training centre, marking an important step in PSG’s build-up as they aim to have a near full-strength squad available for the decisive fixture.
According to reports from French media, including Le Parisien, the duo were involved in the main group drills after previously being managed carefully due to fitness concerns and recovery work. Their participation is seen as a positive sign for head coach Luis Enrique, who has been monitoring several players closely in the final week before the match.
Hakimi’s return is particularly significant for PSG given the Moroccan right-back’s importance in both defensive structure and attacking transitions. The 27-year-old has recently been recovering from a muscle issue that kept him out of full intensity training sessions, with the club prioritising his long-term availability over short-term risk.
Despite returning to team training, Hakimi is still being carefully managed as part of a structured fitness plan. PSG’s coaching and medical staff are expected to assess his condition across multiple remaining sessions before making a final decision on whether he is ready to start or will be eased back into competitive action from the bench.
Dembélé’s involvement is equally encouraging for PSG, with the French forward having also dealt with minor physical setbacks in recent weeks. The Ballon d’Or winner has been one of PSG’s most influential attackers this season, and his sharpness in training is viewed as a key factor ahead of the final.
Club sources suggest that Dembélé is closer to full match readiness compared to Hakimi, having already participated in several controlled sessions without significant restrictions. His return to full training indicates he is in strong contention to feature prominently in the final.
PSG are scheduled to hold four more training sessions before the final, a period that will be crucial in determining the final starting XI. Luis Enrique is expected to rotate workloads carefully to avoid any late injury setbacks while also sharpening tactical cohesion.
The coaching staff are particularly focused on Hakimi’s match fitness, given his high-intensity role on the right flank. His ability to cover ground and contribute in both attack and defence makes him one of the most physically demanding players in the squad, requiring careful assessment before selection.
With both players now back in the group, optimism is growing within the PSG camp that they could field a near full-strength side for the final. However, final decisions are expected to go down to the last training sessions as the club balances risk management with competitive ambition.
PSG supporters will be closely watching updates from the training ground as the final approaches, with the return of Dembélé and Hakimi seen as a significant boost to their chances of lifting silverware in what promises to be a tightly contested showdown.
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