Arsenal Starts Havertz Up Front in Champions League Final as Timber Returns to Bench
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Updated · Reuters · May 30
Arsenal Starts Havertz Up Front in Champions League Final as Timber Returns to Bench
11 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 30
Kai Havertz was picked as Arsenal's lone striker against PSG in Saturday's Champions League final, with Jurrien Timber fit again after a groin injury but limited to the bench.
Cristhian Mosquera started at right back instead of Timber, while 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly got the nod in midfield ahead of Martin Zubimendi.
Havertz was preferred to Viktor Gyokeres and brings final pedigree after scoring Chelsea's winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final.
PSG named Luis Enrique's preferred side, with Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele both starting after recovering from injuries.
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