Achraf Hakimi Back in Form: PSG’s European Push Gets a Major Boost

On November 4, the 2025 African Ballon d’Or winner’s season changed during a clash against Bayern Munich. Suffering a serious ankle sprain after a tackle by Luis Diaz, the defender left the pitch in tears, casting doubt over his participation in the CAN.

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Refusing surgery in order to represent Morocco, Hakimi agreed to a “sacrifice,” according to his coach Walid Regragui. Although he reached the continental final in January, his performances had revealed a diminished player, far from his usual surging runs and desperately lacking defensive sharpness, reports Footmercato.

After a difficult return to club football, marked by a red card and an obvious lack of rhythm, the Parisian captain finally provided reassurance in the match against Metz. Omnipresent, he was the player who won back the most balls (7), rediscovering the attacking freedom and technical aggression that are his strengths.

This physical revival comes on the eve of the second leg of the Champions League playoff against AS Monaco. For Luis Enrique, having a Hakimi capable of “locking down the right flank while creating danger” is essential to hoping to compete with Europe’s top clubs this season.

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The 27-year-old full-back finally appears to have overcome the after-effects of his injury. His return to form allows the Parisian team to rediscover one of its main attacking engines, precisely as domestic and international stakes converge for the capital club.