Paris Saint-Germain is coping with a number of injury worries ahead of next weekend’s UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest, with Luis Enrique keenly monitoring the health of numerous first-team players as the club prepares to defend its European title.
PSG wrapped up their Ligue 1 season last weekend and now have more than a week to prepare for the final at the Puskas Arena. Arsenal, meanwhile, won the Premier League championship after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth, and they will play Crystal Palace in their last home match before heading to Hungary.
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Luis Enrique lauded Arsenal ahead of the final, stating, “I think they deserve to win the league — they have had a brilliant season.”
“We’ve already played against this Arsenal team, so we know what they’re capable of,” the PSG manager explained, Reported By Heavy News.
Luis Enrique describes Arsenal as the “best team in the world without the ball”
Luis Enrique praised Arsenal’s challenge into the Champions League final after Mikel Arteta led the club to its first Premier League victory since 2004.
“Without the ball, they are the best team in the world, and with it, they can score a lot,” Enrique said during a news conference.
“It’s a great match for them. It seems logical that we will face them in the final.”
The PSG coach also complimented Arteta’s contribution at Arsenal, citing many close calls in recent seasons.
“When you look at Arsenal’s stats, you can see that Mikel Arteta is a leader as a manager, who has instilled a winning mentality in the team,” Enrique said.
“They’ve been improving for several seasons now. They deserve to be there, and Arteta fosters a competitive attitude in his players.”
Arsenal is also addressing injury issues ahead of the final. Jurrien Timber is striving to recuperate in time for Budapest, and Ben White has already been ruled out. Mikel Merino is also in a push to return.
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