Liverpool - PSG: Achraf Hakimi’s ratings by the sports press

At Anfield, Achraf Hakimi did not sign his most accomplished match of the season, but the Moroccan international nevertheless contributed to Paris Saint-Germain’s qualification against Liverpool. Less influential in his runs, more solicited in the retreat, the right-back had a contrasting evening, mirroring a PSG side mostly occupied with resisting.

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From the start of the match, Hakimi seemed to be struggling. Under pressure, he lost several balls and sometimes lacked precision in his positioning. L’Équipe, who gave him a 5/10, mentions "a complicated first hour" with "very dangerous lost balls". Footmercato is more severe with a 4/10, talking about a "somewhat timid performance", marked by a passing error and difficulties in duels.

Liverpool often insisted on his side, and the Moroccan sometimes wavered. Eurosport, who gave him a 5/10, points out that he "lost a lot of balls in the first half", while also recalling his "big save" in front of Cody Gakpo. The media summarizes his match with a telling formula: "An evening on a tightrope."

However, Hakimi did not sink. Even less comfortable than usual, he eventually managed to better hold his lane and to be part of the collective effort. RMC, who gave him a 6/10, believes he was "important defensively". Same reading for CulturePSG, also at 6/10, with this summary: "Struggling to attack, but good things defensively."

This is actually what stands out most from his performance. Usually very prominent with his projections, Hakimi mainly worked in the shadows. His offensive contribution was limited, despite a good cross for Dembélé in the first half. Le Parisien, who gave him a 5/10, notes that he "did not have his usual influence in his lane", even if he "globally held on" behind.

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In the end, the specialized press agrees on one observation: Achraf Hakimi had a difficult evening, far from his usual offensive standards, but he managed to remain useful in a very high-level match. Without shining, the Moroccan held on, and in such an intense encounter against Liverpool, that counted in Paris’ qualification.