During a press conference held earlier on Friday afternoon, Ousmane Dembélé moved to reassure fans and the media, emphatically stating, “I was never fearful of missing this final. I’ve had a solid ten to fifteen days to prepare for this crucial match. Our coaching staff has managed the season exceptionally well. I feel completely 100% fit, the squad is prepared, and we’ve approached this encounter with a calm focus. We are optimistic for a positive outcome in the game.”

Despite his confident declaration, the French international felt compelled to undergo a personal fitness assessment just minutes later on the Puskas Arena turf. The acclaimed 2025 Ballon d’Or winner completed a series of solo sprints while his teammates engaged in shooting practice. Crucially, these runs appeared to have no adverse effects, allowing Dembélé to seamlessly rejoin the full training session without any apparent discomfort.