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Dembele, Hakimi return to PSG training ahead of Champions League final

From The Punch · () English

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  • Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi have returned to full training for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the Champions League final.
  • Dembele recovered from a right calf injury sustained on May 17, while Hakimi was sidelined with a right thigh injury from the semi-final win against Bayern Munich.
  • PSG is set to face Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday.

Paris Saint-Germain has received a significant boost with the return of key players Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi to full training. This development comes as a welcome tonic for the club as they prepare for the upcoming Champions League final.

Dembele, who was the Ballon dโ€™Or winner last year, had been sidelined after sustaining an injury to his right calf during a Ligue 1 match against Paris FC on May 17. His return to training marks a crucial step in his recovery process, making him available for selection.

Dembele, last yearโ€™s Ballon dโ€™Or winner, returned after injuring his right calf in Ligue 1 action against Paris FC on May 17.

describing Dembele's injury and return

Hakimi, the Moroccan defender, also rejoined the squad in full training. He had picked up a right thigh injury during PSG's thrilling semi-final victory over Bayern Munich. His presence back on the field is vital for the team's defensive strength as they head into the final.

The return of these two influential players strengthens PSG's squad significantly as they prepare to face defending champions Arsenal in Budapest on Saturday.

Hakimi sustained a right thigh injury in the thrilling semi-final win over Bayern Munich, but the duo was back, according to social media posts by the Parisian club.

describing Hakimi's injury and return
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