Daily Digest PSG: Achraf Hakimi faces tough return | OneFootball

This Tuesday, February 3, the French press (from a sports perspective) focused on only a few elements regarding Paris Saint-Germain. The main topic is the Coupe de France Round of 16 between Olympique de Marseille and Rennes tonight, which is surrounded by a certain tension. This is especially true for OM, PSG’s great rival and their opponent this Sunday in the 21st round of Ligue 1. There is also mention of Achraf Hakimi’s (27-year-old right-back) difficult return in Paris.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

OM is under pressure after poor results, including elimination from the Champions League. This is a special week, with a decisive match tonight and the Classico on Sunday, which is particularly important in the race for the top spots. The Parisians may keep an eye on Marseille’s match tonight to fully gauge the rival’s situation. Unfortunately, the Coupe de France holds no other interest for PSG this week.

At least, their frustrating elimination in the previous round against Paris FC allows them some time to rest and prepare. Given the physical difficulties, this could well help for the rest of the league and the Champions League. Hakimi is among the players who need a bit of time.

There’s nothing abnormal about this after playing continuously in the AFCON while coming back from injury. It’s understandable that his lack of form is being discussed, but the sports newspaper didn’t really need to specify that PSG “remains calm.” There are not suddenly doubts about the right-back’s abilities. He simply needs time to regain his full strength, not to mention the mental impact of losing in the final. Nothing alarming. Even though his avoidable red card on Sunday in Strasbourg, which means at least a suspension against OM, is regrettable.

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