Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi injury to his thigh will keep him out of the Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille, just as Morocco’s national team prepares for key qualifying matches.
Achraf Hakimi injury sidelines him from the French “Classico”
The Morocco international has been left out of PSG’s squad for the home game against Marseille, part of the 5th round of Ligue 1. He picked up a thigh problem in the previous match against Brest.
PSG’s technical staff opted for caution. Coach Luis Enrique chose not to take any risk with his defender ahead of the international break, while both club and national schedules are getting denser.
Individual recovery programme in Paris
In recent days, Hakimi has been working on a tailored recovery plan, away from full team training. According to PSG’s latest medical update, he has not yet returned to group sessions.
The player has been limited to individual work on the pitch. No official return date has been announced. His situation will be reassessed closer to the international break, depending on how his thigh responds.
For Moroccan fans, this cautious approach is relatively reassuring. It aims to avoid a setback that could keep him out longer, both for PSG and for the Atlas Lions.
What it means for Morocco’s national team
The timing of this injury is far from ideal, coming just days before Morocco’s next training camp. Hakimi is expected to join the squad for games against Gabon and Lesotho in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
So far, there has been no official announcement ruling him out of these fixtures. But doubts remain about his ability to return to full intensity so soon after a thigh injury.
- Hakimi to miss PSG vs OM due to his thigh problem
- Recovery still limited to individual sessions at PSG
- Participation with the Atlas Lions still to be confirmed
Moroccans living abroad, many of whom follow both PSG and the national team closely, will be watching upcoming statements from the Paris club and the Moroccan federation. The fitness of Achraf Hakimi injury-wise is a key concern ahead of the next tests for the Atlas Lions.
Strong bond with Moroccan fans worldwide
Beyond the PSG-OM clash, every injury to a key player like Hakimi underlines how important the health of national team leaders is for Moroccans worldwide. Many plan family gatherings, trips back home or stadium visits around big Atlas Lions fixtures.
A possible absence during the AFCON 2027 qualifiers could affect the appeal of certain matches for fans, including those considering travelling to support the national team. For now, however, the priority is a full recovery before Hakimi returns to competition.
As the medical picture becomes clearer, the case of Achraf Hakimi injury will be followed closely in Paris, in Morocco and across the diaspora, where he is seen as one of the strongest symbols of Moroccan football on the global stage.
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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