Arsenal defender Ben White will miss Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain due to a knee injury, manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed. However, the Gunners have received a boost with Jurrien Timber declared fit to start after recovering from a layoff since March.
White's season has been cut short by the problem, but Arteta confirmed Timber is available: 'He's fit, yeah.' The Dutchman's return offers tactical flexibility as Arsenal seek their first European Cup since 2006, when they lost to Barcelona in Paris.
PSG also have positive injury news, with Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes all cleared to play. Dembele dismissed fitness concerns, saying he stopped at the first sign of a niggle and has had ample time to prepare. Hakimi and Mendes have recovered from injuries sustained in the semi-final against Bayern Munich.
Luis Enrique confirmed the duo's availability: 'Haki and Nuno, they are OK, they are able to play tomorrow.' However, Lucas Chevalier and Quentin Ndjantou will miss the final due to injury.
The match in Budapest pits Arsenal, newly crowned Premier League champions, against the reigning Champions League holders, aiming to add another European title to their cabinet.
