Champions League Final: Andrea Pirlo, Eboue Speak On PSG Vs Arsenal Clash

Andrea Pirlo has highlighted a key advantage Arsenal hold over Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the UEFA Champions League final, pointing to their threat in the air as a potential deciding factor.

The former Italy international said Arsenal’s strength in set-piece situations could cause problems for PSG, singling out Gabriel, William Saliba and Kai Havertz as key aerial threats ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final.

Pirlo told Sky Sports, “Arsenal have two central defenders [Gabriel and Saliba] and a striker [Kai Havertz] who are very good in the air. They will look to take advantage.

“Arsenal have the ability in these situations because they study it.

“PSG does not have these big jumpers, so they will have to look for different solutions.”

Meanwhile, former Arsenal star, Emmanuel Eboue has urged the club’s coach Mikel Arteta to be cautious over Jurrien Timber’s involvement, suggesting the defender should start on the bench.

Timber has not featured for Arsenal since March after picking up a groin injury, though he remains in contention to return for the final.

Eboue told Metro, “Timber will want to play,” As a player, your dream is to play the Champions League final.

“But he hasn’t played for a long time. He has to wait a little bit.

“The PSG team, they’re so strong and so fast, so I think it’s better for Arteta to leave him on the bench.”