Achraf Hakimi was forced to leave the match against Brest after feeling discomfort in his right adductor during the first half.
PSG on Alert: Achraf Hakimi Injured One Week Before Le Classique
Alarm bells are ringing at Paris Saint-Germain just one week before one of the biggest matches of the season.
The Moroccan fullback went down on the pitch around the 37th minute and quickly requested medical attention.
After being examined, he tried to determine whether he could continue, but the discomfort did not go away, and he was eventually replaced by Fabián Ruiz.
Now the concern begins in Paris.
PSG Awaits the Extent of the Injury
For now, there is still no definitive diagnosis, and it remains unclear how long Hakimi could be sidelined.
The player will undergo medical tests to determine the severity of the injury and establish whether there is any muscle damage to his right adductor.
The situation is particularly concerning because of the Moroccan’s importance within the PSG system.
Hakimi has been one of the players with the heaviest workload at the start of the season and remains a key piece because of his ability to cover the entire right flank, contribute to the build-up, and consistently get involved in the opposition half.
His absence forced the coaching staff to adjust the team’s structure in the middle of the match against Brest.
At the time of the injury, the Parisian side was leading 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Ferran Torres.
Le Classique Comes at the Worst Possible Time
The schedule does not offer much breathing room either.
PSG’s next Ligue 1 match will be none other than Le Classique against Marseille, scheduled for Sunday, September 20.
That makes the next few hours crucial.
It is still too early to know whether Hakimi will be available for one of the most anticipated matches in French soccer, but any muscular injury would put his participation in serious doubt.
PSG can hardly afford to lose too many important players at this stage of the season.
After an inconsistent start in Ligue 1, the French champion needs to find some continuity while also navigating the opening weeks of the Champions League.
And within this team, few players provide as many solutions as Hakimi.
A Difficult Player for PSG to Replace
The Moroccan’s importance extends far beyond his position at right back.
His speed allows PSG to create width and depth, while his movement into central areas provides another option during the build-up and helps create numerical advantages in midfield.
He has also become a constant threat around the opposition penalty area.
That is why the sight of Hakimi leaving the pitch is a major concern as the schedule begins to become more demanding.
Everything now depends on the medical tests.
For the moment, there is no estimated recovery timetable.
And with Le Classique against Marseille just one week away, everyone in Paris will be hoping Achraf Hakimi’s injury turns out to be nothing more than a scare.
