"Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has suffered a severely-strained right ankle and will be out for at least six weeks, sources have told ESPN. The right back was on the receiving end of a rough Luis Díaz tackle just before half time in PSG's clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday. Díaz was sent off after intervention from VAR and Hakimi, on the day of his 27th birthday, was stretchered off with tears in his eyes."
"Scans on Wednesday revealed Hakimi hadn't suffered a fracture and won't require surgery. The Morocco international will have to stay immobilised for two weeks before starting his rehabilitation that will last at least four weeks. Hakimi's injury puts his participation at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which Morocco are hosting, at risk. Sources at PSG fear he might not make it back in time for the group stages of the tournament,"
Achraf Hakimi suffered a severely strained right ankle after a rough Luis Díaz tackle in PSG's Champions League match against Bayern Munich and will miss at least six weeks. Díaz was sent off following VAR review and Hakimi was stretchered off on his 27th birthday. Scans showed no fracture and no surgery is required. Hakimi must remain immobilised for two weeks, then undertake at least four weeks of rehabilitation. The injury threatens his availability for the Africa Cup of Nations starting Dec. 21, with PSG fearing he may miss the group stage but could return for knockout rounds. Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes also sustained injuries and are unlikely to return before year-end.
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