Hakimi, the card Luis Enrique is waiting for

Paris Saint-Germain breathes a sigh of relief in the final stretch of the season. Achraf Hakimi, the usually starting full-back for the Parisian team, will rejoin training this week after the injury he suffered on April 28, and all indications are that he will be available for the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.

Gradual recovery

The newspaper L'Équipe reported that Hakimi respected the recovery time for the injury that sidelined him in the first leg of the semifinal against Bayern Munich. The coaching staff is pleased that he has not rushed his return, which increases the chances that he will be in top physical condition for the most important game of the year

Background and objective

The current injury, although concerning, was less serious than the one that almost left him out of the African Cup of Nations last fall. On that occasion, he was able to play in the tournament with Morocco, and now his goal is similar: not to risk more than necessary and to be ready for the final without compromising his chances of representing his national team at the World Cup in the United States.

PSG for glory

Luis Enrique's team is looking for its second consecutive title in the top continental competition. After winning their first Champions League in 2025 with a resounding 5-0 win over Inter Milan, the Parisian club dreams of repeating the feat. The presence of Hakimi, a key player in the lineup, would be a fundamental reinforcement to face an Arsenal that arrives with confidence and a hunger for glory.

In Budapest, PSG will not only try to consolidate its recent dominance in Europe, but also demonstrate that its project has continuity. In this context, Hakimi's recovery appears as a sign of hope and strength for a team that wants to continue making history

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