Paris saint-germain likely lineup against arsenal with hakimi question mark

The UEFA Champions League final is set for Saturday evening, and for Paris Saint-Germain, the biggest talking point revolves around whether Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembélé will start for the reigning champions.

Luis Enrique faces critical lineup decisions ahead of the highly anticipated clash. Here’s the most probable starting XI the manager is likely to deploy.

In goal, Matvej Safonov is expected to retain his place between the posts, having overtaken Lucas Chevalier in the hierarchy since mid-season.

At left-back, Nuno Mendes looks certain to start, continuing his impressive form as one of PSG’s standout performers this term.

The defensive pairing is likely to be Marquinhos and Willian Pacho, forming a solid partnership at the heart of the defense.

Will Hakimi start or remain on the bench?

The right-back position presents the most uncertainty. Enrique must decide whether to deploy Hakimi, who hasn’t featured since the semifinal against Bayern Munich. The Moroccan is tipped to start ahead of Warren Zaïre-Emery, despite the young Frenchman’s versatility.

In midfield, João Neves, Vitinha, and Fabián Ruiz are expected to form a stable trio, providing balance to the team’s setup.

Up front, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to begin on the left wing, with the Georgian winger firmly established as a first-choice player under Enrique. Ousmane Dembélé is poised to lead the attack, with doubts about his fitness now seemingly resolved as he gears up for the final.

On the right flank, Désiré Doué is favored to start, edging out competition from Bradley Barcola and Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos.

Most likely Paris Saint-Germain lineup: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.