‘It’s like with Musiala’: Kompany defends Diaz after Hakimi injury | OneFootball

After FC Bayern’s 2-1 victory at Paris Saint-Germain, coach Vincent Kompany stepped in to defend his two-goal scorer Luis Díaz. The Colombian had been sent off just before halftime after a tough challenge on Achraf Hakimi—a foul that brought back memories of Jamal Musiala’s injury drama last summer.

In the post-match press conference, Kompany emphasized that he did not want to accuse Díaz of any malicious intent: “I didn’t see that he wanted to injure a player. But of course, it happened—and then my only wish is that Hakimi isn’t out for long and recovers quickly.”

The Moroccan full-back twisted his ankle awkwardly during the tackle and was substituted in tears. Referee Maurizio Mariani upgraded the card from yellow to red after VAR intervention.

Memories of Musiala’s Injury

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Kompany showed concern—also because the scene reminded him of a painful chapter in Bayern’s recent history: “I saw that he was in pain. It’s the same as with Jamal Musiala.”

At the Club World Cup in the summer, Musiala suffered a dislocated ankle and a fibula fracture during a clash with PSG—an injury that sidelined the attacking artist for months.

Joshua Kimmich also recalled the incident: “It was a bit like Donnarumma against Jamal—a hard challenge where you don’t actually want to hurt the other player, but unfortunately, these things happen in football.”

Enrique: “Just Bad Luck—That’s Football”

PSG coach Luis Enrique also refrained from assigning blame and showed understanding: “That’s football, a contact sport. It’s a shame because it’s difficult for the players. I remember Musiala’s injury in the summer. It’s just one of those moments when you’re unlucky.”

In addition to Hakimi, Ousmane Dembélé also had to leave the pitch early for PSG. The recently injured winger was substituted in the 25th minute.

“We have to wait until tomorrow to see the test results and determine the extent of the injuries,” Enrique explained. “But Ousmane’s injury has nothing to do with his previous one.”

Despite being a man down and the emotional incident, the Munich side kept their cool and won thanks to their collective unity.

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