News Focus
- Achraf Hakimi misses the trip to Germany due to severe muscle cramps.
- PSG hold a narrow 5-4 lead from the first leg in Paris.
- Warren Zaïre-Emery could replace the Moroccan at right-back.
- Luis Enrique may change his tactical system to cover the absence.
Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Bavaria without their star Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi. The 26-year-old picked up bad muscle cramps during the closing stages of the first leg. This injury means he cannot play in the return match on German soil.
The French champions won the first leg 5-4 at home. They now face a tough task to protect this slim advantage and reach the final. However, the loss of Hakimi creates a major headache for coach Luis Enrique. The former Real Madrid full-back has been vital to their success in Europe this season.
The Spanish boss must now find a solution. Warren Zaïre-Emery, who is 20 years old, has filled in at right-back earlier this season. Another option is for Enrique to switch his formation completely. PSG hope to secure a place in their second consecutive final despite this big blow.