Hakimi Injured, PSG Holds Its Breath

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich (5-4) in a thrilling clash… but this victory could come at a heavy cost. Injured late in the game, Achraf Hakimi has cast serious doubt just one week before the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final.

As PSG endured a nerve-wracking ending, Hakimi collapsed in the 88th minute after a sprint, clutching the back of his right thigh. The scene was immediately alarming, raising fears of a muscle injury at the worst possible moment of the season.

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PSG Faces Injury Concerns Ahead of Crucial Clash

The problem: Luis Enrique had already used all his substitutions. The Moroccan full-back was forced to stay on the pitch despite being clearly hampered, unable to fulfill his defensive duties… eventually drifting forward just to avoid weakening his team.

If the injury is confirmed, it would be a major blow for PSG. The return leg in Munich is fast approaching, and a muscle issue would make Hakimi’s presence highly doubtful, if not impossible. This scenario is even more worrying as the player had already missed nearly two months earlier this season due to an injury… also against Bayern.

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After the match, Luis Enrique tried to reassure, suggesting a less serious issue. “I think it’s cramps. At this level of intensity, it’s normal. I hope for Hakimi it’s just severe cramps.” Marquinhos echoed similar sentiments, though without certainty. Still, doubts remain. In matches of such high intensity, “cramps” can sometimes hide something more serious. Despite the win, PSG emerges weakened. Losing Hakimi for the return leg would be a significant setback, given his crucial role in the team’s system.

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