Arsenal's defensive duo 'lock down' plan for PSG's main striker

On the eve of the Champions League final clash with Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal's formidable defensive partnership, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, issued a stern message to Ousmane Dembele and PSG's dangerous frontline.

In an interview with Canal+, Saliba acknowledged that Dembele is one of the toughest challenges that Arsenal has to face, but the French center-back also insisted that the "Gunners" are not afraid.

"Definitely, one of us two will have to stick close to him. Sometimes it's me, sometimes it's Gabriel. We both understand that facing Ousmane is always difficult because he is a Ballon d'Or-level player," Saliba shared.

The Arsenal star continued to show great respect for his compatriot on the PSG side, while also sending a confident message ahead of the decisive battle: "He is an extraordinary player. It will be tough to face Dembele, but they will also struggle when they have to deal with us. The whole team needs to maintain maximum concentration and try to lock down their entire attack."

Not only Saliba, but Gabriel Magalhães also displayed immense confidence before the Champions League showdown. The Brazilian center-back emphasized that organization and communication in the defense will play a key role if Arsenal wants to neutralize Dembele.

The spirited statements from Saliba and Gabriel highlight Arsenal's tremendous self-belief ahead of the historic Champions League final. After a explosive Premier League season, the "Gunners'" defense is regarded as one of the most solid backlines in Europe.

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain still places high hopes on Ousmane Dembele's ability to create breakthroughs—the player is in top form and serves as the most dangerous attacking weapon for the French club.

The duel between Dembele and the center-back pair of Saliba and Gabriel promises to be the decisive hotspot that will shape the outcome of the upcoming Champions League final.