Key Takeaways
- Achraf Hakimi will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich on 6 May.
- The Morocco international suffered a right thigh injury during Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 victory on Tuesday.
- There are serious concerns over his availability for the upcoming World Cup in North America.
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will be out of action for the next few weeks. The Morocco right-back picked up a thigh problem during the dramatic Champions League win against Bayern Munich.
Hakimi played the full match as the French champions beat the German side 5-4 in the first leg. However, he hurt his hamstring late in the game after PSG had used all their substitutions. The club released a statement explaining that he sustained damage to his right thigh.
This injury means he will definitely miss the return fixture in Munich on 6 May. This is a major blow for coach Luis Enrique ahead of the crucial second leg.
The 26-year-old also risks missing the World Cup. The tournament starts in the United States, Canada and Mexico in six weeks. Hakimi is a vital player for the Morocco national team. He helped them reach the semi-finals at the 2022 World Cup.
Hakimi has been ever-present for PSG this season. He scored in last year’s 5-0 final victory against Inter Milan when the club won their first European title. He came off at half-time against Angers last weekend but started against Bayern.
The defender pulled up clutching his leg in the closing stages. He had to continue playing because the team had no substitutions left. The club now waits to see if he recovers in time for the global tournament.