PSG, Arsenal Weigh 4 Key Selection Calls for Saturday's Champions League Final

11 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · May 27

Saturday's final in Budapest could hinge on late fitness calls, with PSG expecting Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele to recover and Arsenal considering Jurrien Timber's first start after more than 2 months out.
PSG's projected XI keeps Joao Neves and Vitinha in midfield, with Fabian Ruiz favored for the third spot if fit, preserving the pressing core that drives Luis Enrique's side.
Arsenal's biggest dilemma is central midfield, where Mikel Arteta must choose between a bolder trio of Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze or a more defensive setup with Martin Zubimendi or Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Up front, Kai Havertz is tipped to start ahead of Viktor Gyokeres, while Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard flank him as Arsenal try to disrupt PSG's rhythm and limit their ability to score in quick bursts.

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