PSG’s Achraf Hakimi Returns to Training After Africa Cup of Nations Exit

PSG is getting back some of its key players, who for nearly a month have been participating in the Africa Cup of Nations and other competitions. This is the case of Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi who has started training with his teammates. On social media, the club announced the return of Hakimi, absent due to the AFCON, as well as Marquinhos and Angel Di Maria, who have returned to the Parisian pitches after the South American qualifications for the 2022 World Cup.

Despite Morocco’s defeat, Hakimi was one of the standout players of the AFCON with impressive performances, especially against Gabon and Malawi. His free kick that allowed Morocco to qualify for the quarter-finals is still fresh in people’s minds. After his team’s defeat, the 23-year-old player promised the supporters to "continue to fight as always to achieve great goals with our national team".

PSG, who face Lille on Sunday evening at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy as part of the 23rd round of Ligue 1, will be able to count on the Moroccan player, who more than ever needs to relieve the stress and disappointment of the AFCON.