Paris Saint-Germain say Morocco international Achraf Hakimi has suffered a minor muscle injury to his right thigh and will undergo treatment for the next 48 hours before another medical assessment.
The defender was forced off during PSG’s Ligue 1 meeting with Brest after experiencing pain in his right thigh.
Hakimi’s condition will be closely monitored, with the next assessment expected to provide a clearer indication of how long he will be unavailable and when he can return to training and competitive action.
The injury is a concern for both PSG and Morocco because of Hakimi’s importance to the French club and his international commitments, although his current suspension means he was already set to miss Morocco’s first two matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
PSG were leading Brest 1-0 when Hakimi left the pitch, and that scoreline remained unchanged at the final whistle.
Hakimi suffers thigh injury
Hakimi started the match but did not make it to half-time after showing signs of discomfort.
The Morocco full-back was taken off before the interval after feeling pain in his right thigh. PSG’s coaching staff opted to replace him rather than risk worsening the problem.
The club’s medical update described the injury as minor and confirmed that it is muscular in nature.
Hakimi will now receive treatment and medical care over the next 48 hours. A further examination will then be carried out to determine how well he has recovered and whether he can resume training soon.
The results of that assessment should provide a better indication of whether the 48-hour treatment period will be enough or whether Hakimi will require additional time on the sidelines.
For PSG, the timing of the injury makes the situation one to watch closely because Hakimi remains an important part of the team’s plans.
Morocco situation already complicated
The injury comes as Morocco prepare for the beginning of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Hakimi’s fitness is therefore significant for the Atlas Lions, although he is already unavailable for the first two qualifying matches because of a CAF suspension.
The Confederation of African Football handed Hakimi a two-match suspension following the events of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
The punishment also applies to his Morocco team-mate Ismail Saïbari.
As a result, Hakimi is ruled out of coach Mohamed Wahbi’s plans for Morocco’s opening two matches in qualifying for the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
His latest injury could nevertheless become a concern beyond those fixtures if the problem proves more serious than initially indicated.
Medical assessment to determine recovery time
PSG have not provided a precise timeframe for Hakimi’s return.
Instead, the club will wait until the next medical assessment before determining the extent of his recovery and the amount of time he may need away from training and matches.
The next 48 hours will therefore be important in establishing whether the defender can make a quick return or faces a longer rehabilitation period.
Hakimi’s departure came during a match PSG ultimately won 1-0 against Brest. Ferran Torres had scored early to give the Parisian side the lead before Hakimi was forced off.
With the club currently describing the problem as minor, PSG will hope treatment allows Hakimi to recover without complications.
For Morocco, meanwhile, the situation adds another layer to an already difficult selection picture, even though Hakimi’s CAF suspension means he cannot feature in the team’s first two qualifying fixtures.
The upcoming medical examination should provide the clearest update on the defender’s condition and his prospects of returning to action.
For now, PSG’s focus is on the 48-hour treatment period before deciding what comes next for one of Morocco’s most important players.
