There is growing concern in Morocco regarding the injury of their captain, Achraf Hakimi, who is set to miss the remainder of the season, casting uncertainty over his participation in the upcoming World Cup. The Paris Saint-Germain defender sustained a hamstring injury in his right thigh, ruling him out of the crucial UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
The injury occurred during the final minutes of the first leg match, where Hakimi felt discomfort yet continued to play as his team had already exhausted their substitutions. Following the match, coach Luis Enrique refrained from providing detailed information and urged everyone to await the results of medical examinations. At that moment, even within the squad, there were attempts to downplay the situation, with Marquinhos suggesting it could merely be cramps.
However, medical tests confirmed the muscle injury, and the club subsequently announced that the player would be sidelined for “the coming weeks.” While no specific recovery timeline was provided, the medical report was sufficient to rule him out of the critical clash against the German team. This situation holds greater significance for Morocco, as Hakimi is a pivotal figure in the squad and serves as the captain of the national team. His previous lengthy absence at the end of 2025 due to an ankle sprain only amplifies concerns about his physical fitness.
In the immediate term, PSG is exploring alternatives to fill Hakimi's role. Warren Zaïre-Emery has emerged as one of the potential options, which could lead to a tactical shift and allow Fabián Ruiz to take his place in the starting lineup.
As reported by tn.com.ar.
