The classification of the Ballon d'Or has caused a lot of ink to flow. And the sixth place of Achraf Hakimi was one of the big surprises of the evening. For many, it is a “Scandal”. Author of a historic season with PSG, a quarter in a quarter, in the half and in the final of the Champions League, the Moroccan seemed to have his place on the podium. So, inevitably, his reaction was expected.
Hakimi's maturity lesson after the Ballon d'Or
And his answer is surprising. Far from bitterness or frustration, the Parisian side has shown impressive maturity. “I don't think it's a disappointment for me”,,
He said at a press conference on the eve of the shock against Barça. “” It's nice to get into the list of best players in the world. Sixth, I never thought of that in my life. »»
For him, the essential is elsewhere. “I think of collective trophies first. Afterwards, you are talking about individual trophies. »» A lesson in modesty and an elegant way of turning the page. No controversy, no settling of accounts. Just the pride of the path traveled, and the desire to
“Continue to work for, why not, go up a little in the classification” in the future.
Already turned towards Barça
The Ballon d'Or page is therefore already turned. And that of Barça is well open. Despite the package cascade that strikes PSG, Hakimi wants to be confident. “” We have an important workforce to win against Barça ”he assured. He knows that the match will be
“Very difficult”, Faced with a team that has
“A style of play like ours”, But he is ready to “Help the team as best as possible”.
This speaking shows a player who grew up. Disappointed, no doubt. But not shot. Achraf Hakimi understood that the best answer was given on the ground. And this Wednesday, opposite Barça, he will have a new opportunity to prove to the voters that they may have made a mistake.
