PSG: Achraf Hakimi injured, Morocco in panic ahead of AFCON 2025 | OneFootball

Achraf Hakimi

There is major concern in Morocco following Achraf Hakimi's injury on Tuesday night in the Champions League.

Achraf Hakimi's ankle injury has sent shockwaves through the entire country with less than two months to go before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. While awaiting the results of Wednesday's tests, L’Equipe reported that Hakimi could be sidelined for three to five weeks. In Morocco, everyone is holding their breath for the Atlas Lions' captain, according to 360 Sports. "Achraf Hakimi goes off injured, Morocco holds its breath," the outlet headlined, before adding: "Achraf Hakimi was forced to leave his teammates early against Bayern Munich. Just before halftime, the Moroccan full-back was violently struck by Luis Diaz, who committed a dangerous two-footed tackle. The Munich player was rightly sent off for the challenge, leaving Hakimi on the ground, screaming in pain. His leg, caught in a scissor movement, buckled under the impact. The Parisian defender stayed down for several minutes before leaving the pitch, supported by medical staff. This injury has sparked intense worry just weeks before the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, which Morocco will host at home."

Al Mountakhab is also deeply worried, running the headline: "Achraf Hakimi sows panic at the top of the Champions League. In a horrific scene, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi left the match three minutes before halftime, the victim of a serious ankle injury following a brutal tackle by Colombian Luis Diaz."

Al Mountakhab continues: "Overcome by pain, Hakimi was in tears before the medical team intervened and helped him off the field. We now have to wait to see how serious this injury is, and we hope Hakimi won't be sidelined for long." "Morocco holds its breath: Achraf Hakimi, seriously injured, could he miss the long-awaited event?" asks L’Opinion, before digging deeper into the situation: