Achraf Hakimi will be sidelined for several weeks after Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the defender suffered a thigh injury during their Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.
The Morocco international sustained the injury late in the match following a collision with Konrad Laimer but was able to continue until the final whistle as PSG secured a 5-4 victory.
In a statement, the French club said: “Having suffered a right thigh injury during the match against Bayern, Hakimi will remain in treatment for the next few weeks.”
The update rules the 25-year-old out of the decisive return leg, dealing a blow to PSG’s hopes of reaching the Champions League final.
Hakimi has been a key figure for PSG throughout the campaign, contributing both defensively and in attack with his pace and forward runs from the right flank.
His absence is expected to force a tactical adjustment, with the coaching staff needing to find an alternative solution in a high-stakes fixture.
The defender’s influence has been central to PSG’s approach this season, and replacing his combination of attacking threat and defensive reliability presents a significant challenge.
For Hakimi, the injury comes at a crucial stage of the campaign, interrupting his momentum during one of the most important periods of the season.
Despite the setback, early indications suggest the issue is not long term, with the player set to begin rehabilitation immediately under the supervision of the club’s medical team.
PSG will now have to navigate the second leg without one of their most influential players as they attempt to secure progression to the final.
The focus will be on how the team adapts in his absence and whether they can maintain their advantage against Bayern Munich in the decisive encounter.
