Achraf Hakimi had the difficult task of containing Kingsley Coman, one of the strongest Bavarians of the evening. If the Frenchman was not directly decisive, his liveliness and his incessant running put the Moroccan full-back to the test. “He suffered defensively against Coman, who was particularly restless,” underlines Eurosportwho gives Hakimi a score of 4/10, regretting an offensive contribution reduced to its bare minimum.
Same observation for So Footwhich does not mince its words with a scathing “motion of censure against Kingsley Coman”, accompanying a rating of 4/10. The media depicts Hakimi cornered in his camp and incapable of making his usual mark in the Parisian game.
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Known for his sharp build-ups and precise crosses, Hakimi was surprisingly discreet offensively. The reasons? A cautious Parisian organization, dictated by Luis Enrique, and the omnipresence of a threatening Coman. According to Maxifoot (4.5/10), this situation illustrates the limit of an average performance where the Moroccan was unable to influence key moments. The media, however, notes a significant defensive return to hamper the French winger on a hot occasion.
Same story with 90min.comwho underlines that PSG paid dearly for the absence of Hakimi in the offensive phases, describing his performance as “discreet offensively”, while recalling that he was warned at the hour of play for protest, a sign of annoyance in a frustrating match.
Despite its difficulties, some media recognize a certain defensive commitment. Parisfansmore lenient (5/10), notes a “different from usual” role for the lateral, which would have held up well overall despite sporadic climbs. On the other hand, The Parisian sees no excuse: with a rating of 3/10, the daily estimates that Hakimi was “extinguished by an opponent better than him”, a harsh observation for the former Inter Milan player.
Overall, Achraf Hakimi’s performance against Bayern is considered disappointing by the sports press. Between a defense sometimes in difficulty and an attack almost absent, the Moroccan failed to meet expectations in this crucial meeting of the Champions League.
As summarized Eurosport“Restrained” is undoubtedly the word that best sums up his evening: locked into a defensive role by the liveliness of Coman and a cautious Parisian strategy.
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