PSG’s Dembele Set to Return for Crucial Semifinal Against Arsenal

Paris, France — Ousmane Dembele is ready to play in Paris Saint-Germain‘s semifinal second leg against Arsenal on Wednesday. The French forward’s return comes after missing a match due to injury, but he has been training with the team and is expected to make a significant impact.

Dembele scored the only goal in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium, giving PSG a 1-0 advantage heading into the return match at the Parc des Princes. PSG coach Luis Enrique confirmed Dembele’s fitness at a news conference on Tuesday, saying, “He has been training with the squad for two days, so he is available for tomorrow.”

This season, PSG has focused on team cohesion and tactical maturity, moving away from relying solely on individual talent. Enrique explained, “This season we’ve grown so much as a team. You have to be ready for any scenario and pay attention from start to finish.”

PSG’s defender Achraf Hakimi noted the importance of their new team identity. “The key is to show our personality with and without the ball and press high,” Hakimi said. He added, “Arsenal will need to feel that the Parc des Princes is our home.”

Enrique’s squad is looking to advance to the Champions League final for the first time since 2020. Arsenal, meanwhile, seeks only its second final appearance in club history. Coach Mikel Arteta, who spent time at PSG as a young player, is eager to turn the tide after last week’s defeat. “We will have to be as good as last week, but while many expect the same kind of game, I guarantee you it will be completely different,” Enrique stated.

As the match approaches, PSG aims to solidify its place in the final, while Arsenal is determined to make a comeback. The stakes are high in what promises to be an intense showdown at the Parc des Princes.