Jack Wilshere, the former Arsenal midfielder, has issued a rallying cry to his old club ahead of their UEFA Champions League final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking on TNT Sports, the Englishman emphasized that the Gunners should let the sting of last season’s semi-final defeat fuel their desire for revenge.
Arsenal faces PSG in Budapest on Saturday evening, a rematch of last year’s semi-final where Mikel Arteta’s side fell 3-1 on aggregate. Wilshere reflected on that painful exit, noting that such experiences are crucial for growth. “Now that you’ve secured the Premier League, you have to draw from the tough moments,” he said. “I hope the semi-final loss to PSG still hurts them enough to drive them forward.”
The ex-England international believes that facing the same opponent again offers a unique opportunity. “When you play against someone directly, you learn their game. Now they have a chance to apply those lessons,” Wilshere added. He stressed that Arteta’s squad must use the memory of defeat as a weapon, transforming past disappointment into a catalyst for victory on Europe’s biggest stage.