CAN 2025: PSG’s sobering assessment of Achraf Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi at CAN 2025 with Morocco. PSG has made an observation that could change everything.

For weeks now, Achraf Hakimi and Désiré Doué have been watching matches from the sidelines, yet remain at the heart of all internal discussions. For the Moroccan, every minute counts. After suffering a serious ankle injury on November 4 against Bayern Munich, Hakimi has launched himself into a race against time to be ready for December 21, the opening day of the CAN in his home country. The right-back is following a meticulously crafted recovery protocol set by Christophe Baudot, the Atlas Lions’ team doctor, according to L'Équipe.

Two rehab sessions a day in Murcia, Spain, intensive work on healing, then a return to Poissy to continue his recovery. With such a program, Hakimi is convinced he’ll be fit for the opening match against Comoros. But at PSG, there’s a more cautious tone: even if he’s present, he “won’t be at 100%” to start the tournament.

In the end, will Hakimi fall just short for the CAN on home soil?