This update focuses on Achraf Hakimi injury. Paris Saint-Germain has provided reassuring news about Achraf Hakimi, who picked up a right thigh problem and was forced off early in the 1–0 win over Brest.
Achraf Hakimi injury described as minor by PSG
The club confirmed that the Moroccan full-back is suffering from a minor injury to his right thigh. He felt pain in the first half and left the pitch in the 39th minute, raising concerns just days before the international break.
According to PSG, Hakimi will follow two days of treatment before undergoing a new medical assessment. This next check-up will determine how the injury is evolving and what the medical staff recommends for his return.
No time frame has been given for his comeback. The club remains cautious and is avoiding any hasty prediction on when he will be back in training or competition.
Key Ligue 1 clash against Marseille in doubt
The big question is whether Achraf Hakimi will be fit for PSG’s next Ligue 1 showdown against Olympique de Marseille, scheduled for Sunday. His participation is still possible but will depend on the next medical report and how his thigh responds.
For the Paris staff, the decision will be a delicate balance between relying on one of their starting defenders and protecting him for the long season ahead. The right-back role is central to PSG’s attacking and defensive structure.
For many Moroccans living in Europe and other regions, this match is also a chance to watch one of the Atlas Lions’ key figures on a major European stage.
Morocco national team staff keeping a close eye
Beyond PSG, the Moroccan national team is closely following the situation. Achraf Hakimi is one of the cornerstones of the squad, and every physical setback is taken seriously in the build-up to international windows.
Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is due to announce his squad list on Thursday during a press conference scheduled for 11:00 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. He will have to take into account the latest medical information coming from Paris.
Morocco is set to face Gabon on Friday 25 September at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, before travelling to Bloemfontein in South Africa to take on Lesotho on Tuesday 29 September, as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
What this means for Moroccan fans abroad
For Moroccans living abroad, Achraf Hakimi’s fitness often plays a role in planning trips to Morocco to attend national team games, or in organising family gatherings to watch the Lions of the Atlas.
While waiting for PSG’s next medical update, fans can keep a few practical points in mind:
- Follow PSG’s official announcements in the build-up to the Marseille game.
- Check Mohamed Ouahbi’s squad list once it is published to see if Hakimi is included.
- Adjust, if necessary, any travel plans around the Gabon and Lesotho fixtures depending on his confirmed availability.
If the injury remains as minor as the club suggests, Achraf Hakimi could be back quickly for PSG and then rejoin the Atlas Lions, to the relief of supporters spread across the globe.
For more context, readers can follow Canal212 news for Moroccans abroad.
For official updates, readers can check the relevant official source.
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