Paris Saint Germain have been dealt a heavy blow ahead of their Champions League second leg against Bayern Munich, as the club. �s medical team has co...
Paris Saint Germain have been dealt a heavy blow ahead of their Champions League second leg against Bayern Munich, as the club. �s medical team has confirmed that Moroccan full back Achraf Hakimi will be out of action for the. �next few weeks. �. The injury, sustained during the Parisians. � dramatic and hard fought victory over the Bavarian giants in the first leg, leaves the Ligue 1 champions without one of their most dynamic and reliable defenders for the return fixture at the Allianz Arena. GoalZaza reports exclusively that the 25 year old defender suffered the knock in the dying embers of that pulsating encounter at the Parc des Princes, and subsequent scans have revealed damage that will keep him in the treatment room for a significant period. Hakimi, a former Inter Milan man, has been a formidable presence on the right flank this season, combining speed with clinical delivery; his absence will undoubtedly be felt by manager Luis Enrique as he plots a path past the German side. In the scheme of things, PSG will now have to reshuffle their defensive line for the crucial trip to Munich. The lion. �s share of the burden will fall on the shoulders of reserve options, with young talents and seasoned pros alike expected to step up. While the club. �s medical staff will work around the clock, the powers that be at PSG have made it clear that no risks will be taken with the player. �s fitness, given the packed calendar ahead. The timing of this setback is particularly painful for the Paris Saint Germain faithful, as they had hoped to carry the momentum of that first leg triumph into the return match. At the end of the day, Hakimi. �s absence will force a tactical re think, and the team. �s ability to give a good account of themselves without their Moroccan star will define their Champions League hopes. Back home in Nigeria, the news has sent a ripple through viewing centres in Surulere and Ikeja, where fans gather in their numbers to watch European nights. When the announcement flashed across screens, many shook their heads in unison. One gentleman in a tattered PSG jersey was heard lamenting that without Hakimi. �s overlapping runs, the team. �s attack loses a key dimension. Another group of supporters debated whether the Nigerian internationals in the squad could step up to fill the void, with voices rising in hope and anxiety. The atmosphere, usually electric, was momentarily subdued, but the spirit of the African football fan remains unbroken as they count down the days to the return leg. For now, Hakimi. �s rehabilitation will be a matter of national interest among Paris Saint Germain. �s Nigerian supporters, who trust that he will recover fully and return to dominate the flank once again.
