With three days until the Champions League final, PSG feels a mix of hope and concern.

PSG could have the availability of key stars Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi in the Champions League final, yet coach Luis Enrique still needs to account for a negative scenario.

Recent updates indicate that both players have resumed training with the squad following injury layoffs. Hakimi had been out since early May due to a hamstring strain sustained after the epic semifinal against Bayern Munich, whereas Dembele picked up a problematic injury during the Ligue 1 finale against Paris FC—a match in which he ideally should have been given a break.

This undoubtedly provides a massive psychological lift for PSG ahead of their clash with Arsenal—widely regarded as Europe's best defensive side this season. Nevertheless, resuming training does not ensure either player is fully match-fit to start. French outlets suggest Luis Enrique is being very careful about starting them, as the danger of having to replace a star mid-game could derail his strategy.

This represents the greatest contradiction for PSG right now. They boast one of Europe's most explosive offenses, but their key contributors are heading into the final with physical uncertainties. If Dembele is unable to start, Luis Enrique will probably turn to Bradley Barcola from the outset. While this choice guarantees pace and attacking width, it obviously lacks the same match-winning caliber that Dembele offers.

Hakimi's condition poses an equally tough dilemma for PSG. The Moroccan defender is vital to PSG's ball progression and width on the right side. Having missed action since the first-leg semifinal against Bayern Munich, his absence has noticeably hampered the French side's ability to transition. Should Hakimi be unavailable for the starting lineup, Luis Enrique could shift Warren Zaire-Emery to the flank and bring Fabian Ruiz into the midfield alongside Vitinha and Joao Neves—a move that prioritizes equilibrium over peak performance.

Against this backdrop, Vitinha's importance becomes even more pronounced. Analysts suggest the final might be determined in the midfield battleground, where PSG will have to contend with Arsenal's powerhouse pairing of Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi. Should Vitinha manage to dictate the rhythm, PSG can impose their style. However, if Arsenal clamp down on them in the middle of the park, the Parisians risk becoming wholly dependent on flashes of individual brilliance.

All these factors leave PSG heading into the final with a sense of both power and vulnerability. They possess the star power to overcome any foe, yet their fate rests heavily on the fitness levels of those same stars.