Achraf Hakimi’s injury, which occurred against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, is a big blow for Paris Saint-Germain. The right-back suffers from a severe left ankle sprain and is expected to be out of action estimated at between six and eight weeks.
The capital club has already made the decision to find a replacement for him. But as for the Moroccan selection, the countdown has already started with just over a month to go before the start of the 2025 African Cup of Nations.
Regragui’s promise
For the moment, the participation of the Atlas Lions star remains uncertain. This did not prevent his coach Walid Regragui from showing his support, affirming that everything would be done to ensure that Hakimi plays the opening match scheduled for December 21.
“I will be clear in my communication, we will do everything to ensure that Achraf Hakimi is 100% fit against the Comoros (first match of the CAN, editor’s note). And even if he can’t (be 100%, editor’s note), he will be there. Of course he will be there, he is our best player and the leader. If there is a player who can come back quickly, it is Achraf. We have one of the best medical staffs in the world, like that of PSG. Our doctor went to Paris yesterday. Achraf will be with us for the CAN, whether on the pitch or in the locker room. He will only play if he is 100%”he declared to the press.
Regragui also recalled the close ties between the Moroccan team and PSG. “We have good relations with PSG. We found an agreement for the Olympic Games, we blew it away… He is under contract with PSG and they are managing him well”added Regragui.
