PSG's Champions League final preparations were dealt a double blow as they faced an injury scare involving key players Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola. With the Ligue 1 title already secured, manager Luis Enrique named a strong starting lineup, but the evening took a turn for the worse for Dembele. He was substituted early on, seemingly due to a calf issue, leaving his availability for the upcoming Champions League final against Arsenal in doubt. Enrique downplayed the injury, attributing it to fatigue, but the player's fitness will be crucial for PSG's European defense.
Barcola, who scored against Paris FC, is also nursing an ankle injury sustained against Chelsea. He has been limited to just one 90-minute appearance in ten games since his return, raising concerns about his match fitness. The injury woes extend to other PSG players, with Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, and Nuno Mendes also missing the match due to injuries. However, they are expected to be fit for the Champions League final.
The injuries come at a critical time for PSG, with the team's depth being tested. Dembele's potential absence adds to the challenge of facing a formidable Arsenal side in the final. The French club will need to rely on their remaining players and potentially make strategic substitutions to overcome the injury setbacks and secure their European glory.
