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Luis Enrique sets a key target for PSG ahead of Champions League final vs Arsenal

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Luis Enrique and his PSG staff are aiming to have a full squad fit and available for the Champions League final against Arsenal.

Currently, Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Chevalier and Warren Zaire-Emery all have minor issues ahead of the final in Budapest.

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However, there is hope that the trio will be fully fit to play against the Gunners in the European Cup final at the end of the month.

Now, the Paris Saint-Germain staff’s goal is to have the full squad available for the Champions League final.

Paris Saint-Germain are hopeful Achraf Hakimi will be fit to face Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain are hopeful that Hakimi will be fit to face Arsenal in the Champions League final on May 30, according to Fabrice Hawkins.

The Moroccan defender missed PSG’s 1-1 draw versus Bayern Munich in Germany due to an issue, but he could be ready for the final at the end of the month.

Everyone knows what a key player Hakimi is to PSG, and playing the final without the defender would be a huge blow for the defending European champions.

Along with Nuno Mendes, the PSG full-backs make them one of the most unpredictable teams in the world, with the duo being given real attacking license.

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Last season in the semi-finals, Hakimi scored against Mikel Arteta’s team, and he will be desperate to be ready for the final later this month.

Should Hakimi fail to be ready in time to face Arsenal, Zaire-Emery is likely to be shifted to full-back again, like he was against Bayern.

PSG staff are carefully managing minutes ahead of Arsenal

PSG staff are carefully managing the minutes of their players ahead of Arsenal on May 30 as they aim to have everyone available.

Luis Enrique is planning to manage players’ workloads during the upcoming matches, with the Ligue 1 title already in the bag.

Some of the players who started against Bayern return with minor issues, including Zaire-Emery, who has a pain in his back.