Hakimi “out for several weeks”, doubtful for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi face a race against time to recover from injury for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in his home country.

PSG said on Wednesday that the defender would be absent for «several weeks» after suffering «a serious sprain of his left ankle» during Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The AFCON will start from December 21.

Luis Diaz also wished Hakimi “a quick return” after his tackle injured the PSG player and earned the Bayern winger a red card.

Diaz scored both goals in the win over PSG, Bayern’s 16th straight victory in all competitions. But he was sent off just before half-time for a reckless challenge on Hakimi.

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Hakimi’s left leg appeared to be trapped when he fell and he was taken away.

The Moroccan international was key to his club winning the Champions League title in 2025 and has made all but two appearances in all competitions this season.

PSG has been struggling with injuries this season and striker Ousmane Dembélé also left the field in the first half against Bayern.

The club said Dembele, who only recently returned after a hamstring injury sustained while playing for France in September, would “remain in care for the coming weeks”.

PSG defender Nuno Mendes will also be sidelined for several weeks after spraining his left knee against Bayern.

Published on November 5, 2025