Ousmane Dembélé makes fitness return ahead of Champions League showdown with Arsenal
After nursing a right calf injury sustained during PSG’s Ligue 1 clash with Paris FC, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé took to the pitch at Budapest’s Puskas Arena for a solo fitness session on Friday.
In a press conference held Friday afternoon, Dembélé addressed concerns about his availability for the upcoming final. “I wasn’t worried about missing this match,” he stated. “I’ve had two weeks to prepare properly. The medical staff managed my recovery flawlessly throughout the season. I’m at 100%, the team is ready, and we’ve approached this game with calm focus. We’re hoping everything goes smoothly on the day.”
Moments later, the French international put his words into action during training. While teammates worked on shooting drills, Dembélé completed several solo sprints on the pitch. The session proceeded without any setbacks, allowing him to rejoin his squad seamlessly.
With the Champions League final against Arsenal just days away, Dembélé’s fitness return sends a clear message about his readiness for the biggest match of his career. PSG will rely heavily on the Ballon d’Or winner’s creativity and pace to challenge the English side in Budapest.
