Arsenal Confirm Timber Fit for CL Final vs PSG
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A fully fit squad for a final, despite a thin backline all season, suggests the club's medical and training staff successfully managed player recovery and readiness for peak moments.
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- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that right‑back Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final against Paris St Germain after missing since a March groin injury.
- Arsenal also have winger Noni Madueke cleared to play after a hamstring issue in the Crystal Palace match.
- Arsenal's defensive options were limited, with Ben White out due to a knee ligament injury and centre‑back Cristhian Mosquera, midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice having deputised at right‑back this season.
- Paris St Germain enter the final as defending champions and odds‑on favourites, aiming to become the second team to win back‑to‑back titles in the Champions League era.
- Budapest is preparing for the final with a 3,950‑officer police deployment and a fanzone for up to 10,000 ticketless fans, as the city expects around 85,000 visitors through its airport.
Why it matters: Arsenal's defensive depth improves with Timber and Madueke fit, boosting their final chances and preserving league momentum; Budapest expects ~85k visitors and deploys 3,950 officers, gaining tourism revenue but facing security strain.
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