Ousmane Dembélé tests his fitness ahead of Champions League final showdown with Arsenal
Ballon d’Or 2025 winner Ousmane Dembélé, sidelined with a right calf strain, conducted solo fitness tests Friday at the Puskas Arena in Budapest ahead of the high-stakes final.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Ousmane Dembélé sought to put to rest any concerns about his readiness. «I never feared missing this final,» he declared. «I’ve had ten to fifteen days to prepare. The coaching staff managed the season perfectly. I’m at 100%, the team is ready, and we’ve prepared for this match with total confidence. We hope it goes well.»
Moments after speaking to the media, Dembélé took to the pitch at the Puskas Arena for a self-directed fitness drill. The 2025 Ballon d’Or recipient completed a series of sprints while his teammates focused on striking drills. The session concluded without incident, allowing him to rejoin the squad seamlessly.
