Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi is going through a delicate moment in his career. The Paris Saint-Germain full-back left the field in tears after being injured in the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, a match that the Parisian side lost 2-1.
Minutes after the match, the player was spotted leaving the Parc des Princes on crutches, setting off alarm bells at both his club and the Morocco national team.
What happened to Achraf Hakimi
PSG confirmed the news in an official statement, and it is a severe sprain in the left ankle with internal ligament involvement, which will keep him away from the field for six to eight weeks.
With this diagnosis, the player will practically miss the remainder of 2025, compromising his participation in several key matches for the Parisian club, both in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
In addition, his recovery puts in doubt his presence at the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), to be held in Morocco. The tournament will kick off on December 21, when the hosts will face Comoros, while the final is scheduled for January 18, 2026.
The Moroccan coach is already keeping a close eye on the development of the player, one of the defensive pillars of the national team and a benchmark of a golden generation after the historic World Cup in Qatar 2022.
Dembélé, another significant loss for PSG
In addition to Hakimi’s injury, Luis Enrique ‘s side will also be without striker Ousmane Dembélé due to calf discomfort.
The French winger will not be available for the next league game against Olympique Lyon or the upcoming friendlies with the French national team.
With both out, PSG is forced to restructure its defensive and attacking game plan at a time of the season when the accumulation of matches often puts the physical strength of the squad to the test.
