Key Takeaways
- Achraf Hakimi will miss the second leg against Bayern Munich due to a hamstring injury sustained in the first leg.
- Warren Zaïre-Emery is expected to start at right-back at the Allianz Arena next Wednesday.
- This marks the second time this season that Hakimi has been forced to sit out a crucial match against the German side.
Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Germany without Achraf Hakimi for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final. The Moroccan full-back picked up a hamstring problem during the first meeting with Bayern Munich.
The injury occurred following a challenge with Konrad Laimer. Medical tests carried out on Friday confirmed that the 27-year-old has damaged his hamstring muscle.
This absence deals a major blow to manager Luis Enrique. Hakimi has been a key figure this term, starting 28 of his 31 appearances in all competitions. He has contributed three goals and nine assists during the campaign.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Hakimi has missed a match against Bayern. He was also sidelined during the group stage encounter earlier in the season after picking up an injury.
Warren Zaïre-Emery is the favourite to fill the right-back slot. The 20-year-old has deputised in that role on several occasions this season. The decisive clash takes place at the Allianz Arena next Wednesday.