Key Takeaways
- Achraf Hakimi faces several weeks out with a right thigh injury sustained during the first leg.
- The Moroccan right-back will miss the crucial second leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
- Teenager Warren Zaïre-Emery is expected to move from midfield to cover the defensive position.
Paris Saint-Germain must defend their narrow lead against Bayern Munich without one of their most important defenders. The French champions have confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will not travel to Germany for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.
The Moroccan international damaged his right thigh during Tuesday’s thrilling 5-4 victory over the German club in the first leg. Medical tests show the full-back needs a number of weeks to recover fully.
This absence creates a serious problem for manager Luis Enrique ahead of the return match in Munich. Hakimi has been a key player in their European campaign this season.
Luis Enrique is likely to use Warren Zaïre-Emery as a replacement at right-back. The 18-year-old started in central midfield during the first leg but will now drop deeper to help protect the defence against Bayern’s attack.