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PSG Confirms Hakimi Out for Weeks After Diaz's Red-Card Tackle

Estimates of a six-week recovery put his AFCON availability in doubt.

Overview

  • Paris Saint-Germain said Achraf Hakimi sustained a severe sprain to his left ankle and will be out for several weeks after Luis Díaz was sent off on VAR review for the challenge.
  • L'Equipe and ESPN report an expected absence of at least six weeks, leaving Morocco's right-back uncertain for the Africa Cup of Nations starting December 21 in Morocco.
  • Luis Díaz posted a message wishing Hakimi a speedy recovery and will miss Bayern Munich's next Champions League match at Arsenal on November 26 due to the red card.
  • PSG also confirmed Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes will be sidelined for several weeks with injuries from the Bayern match, adding to the club's selection problems.
  • The decision to dismiss Díaz has drawn contrasting reactions, with Toni Kroos arguing it was not a red card and social-media commentary turning heated toward the Colombian.