Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt a major injury setback after confirming that Achraf Hakimi will be sidelined for “the next few weeks” with a right thigh problem, ruling him out of the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
NOP NIGERIA reports that Achraf Hakimi completed the full 90 minutes of the first leg on Wednesday and registered an assist as PSG secured a dramatic 5-4 win at the Parc des Princes.
The nine-goal thriller made history as the first European semi-final in any competition in which both teams scored at least four goals. It also became only the second knockout match in the UEFA Champions League era to reach that mark after Chelsea drew 4-4 with Liverpool during the 2008-2009 UEFA Champions League quarter-final.
Despite his decisive contribution, the Morocco international picked up the injury during the match, leaving the French champions without one of their most influential players as they travel to Germany for the return leg.
The club said: “Having sustained an injury to his right thigh during the match against Bayern Munich, Achraf Hakimi will be out of action for the next few weeks.”
The timing is far from ideal for PSG, who are also facing a tense domestic run-in. Hakimi’s availability for the crucial Ligue 1 clash with Lens on 13 May is now in serious doubt as the title race intensifies in the Ligue 1.
Hakimi has been a consistent performer this season, featuring in 31 matches across all competitions. From right-back, he has contributed three goals and eight assists, the fourth-highest assist tally in the squad behind Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
PSG also confirmed that goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier will miss several weeks after sustaining a thigh injury in training.
