Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi is facing a race against time to recover from an injury before the Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in his home country. The defender suffered a serious sprain to his left ankle during Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, and PSG announced that he would be out for several weeks.

The injury occurred when Hakimi was tackled by Bayern’s Luis Díaz, who was subsequently given a red card. Despite being sent off, Díaz had a notable performance, scoring both goals in the match, which marked Bayern’s 16th consecutive win in all competitions. Hakimi’s left leg appeared to be stuck when he fell, and he had to be replaced.

Díaz took to Instagram to express his regret over the incident, stating that it was an emotionally charged evening and that he was sad not to have finished the match with his teammates. He also wished Hakimi a speedy recovery, saying “I wish Hakimi a speedy return to the pitch.” The Africa Cup of Nations is set to begin on December 21, and Hakimi’s recovery time will be crucial in determining his participation in the tournament.

The Africa Cup of Nations is a significant event in the football calendar, and Morocco will be hoping that Hakimi can recover in time to participate. The tournament will be held in Morocco, adding to the significance of the event for Hakimi and his national team. With several weeks of recovery time ahead, Hakimi will be working to regain his fitness and be ready for the tournament.

The incident has highlighted the intensity and competitiveness of the Champions League, where a single moment can change the course of a match. The injury to Hakimi has also sparked a show of solidarity from Díaz, who despite being on the opposing team, has wished his opponent a speedy recovery. As the football world looks ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations, all eyes will be on Hakimi’s recovery and his potential participation in the tournament.