Morocco and PSG star Achraf Hakimi sidelined for 8-10 weeks with injury

Morocco international Achraf Hakimi is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines following an injury setback on Tuesday night.

Hakimi, considered as one of the top defenders in world football suffered an injury setback while in action for Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.

The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star was substituted before the half hour mark following a serious challenge from Bayern Munich star Luis Diaz.

Hakimi has been sidelined for eight to ten weeks, undermining his availability for the Atlas Lions of Morocco ahead of the African Cup of Nations.

The Moroccan full-back is not expected to play again before 2026 and will probably miss the start of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Currently, it remains unknown whether the enterprising defender will be included in the Morocco squad for the continental showpiece.

The injury setback come as a huge blow not only for the French Ligue 1 giants, but for Morocco, who gearing up for the 35th edition of the AFCON.

Under coach Walid Regragui’s watch, the Atlas Lions finished fourth at the 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar and aiming to secure the AFCON tournament on home soil.

Meanwhile, the AFCON 2025 tournament has been scheduled to take place between December 2025 and January 2026 in the North African country.