Faced with a solid Lens defense, Luis Enrique’s PSG needed a Hakimi in top form to create gaps on the right flank. Aligned in 4-3-3, with a game focused on rapid transition, the Moroccan multiplied the offensive combinations with his teammates, in particular with Vitinha and Ousmane Dembélé. According to Footmercatowho gave him a score of 6/10, “the Moroccan was again present on the offensive level, where his combinations with Vitinha and Dembélé hurt the Lensois. » His contribution was visible from the start of the match, notably in the 15th minute when he overtook Danso to offer a pass to Fabian Ruiz, whose shot was saved by Samba. With this action, Hakimi set the tone for his involvement in the meeting.
If the note of Footmercato seems moderate, Maxifoot did not fail to highlight the impact of the Moroccan player, giving him a 7/10. “A good match from the Moroccan right-back,” mentions the site, in reference to his activity from the start of the meeting. Hakimi continued to overflow and offered several opportunities to his teammates, showing himself to be “impactful on both sides of the pitch”. One of the highlights of his match was his key role in directly kicking out Khusanov. By causing a second yellow card for Lensois in the 59th minute, Hakimi not only relieved the Parisian defense, but also weakened the opponent by reducing their offensive potential.
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In a detailed article, 90min.com also rated Hakimi’s performance 7/10, describing a player brimming with “energy and generosity”. This intensity allowed him to be omnipresent on the offensive level, and even if he did not have the opportunity to score an assist, his constant pressing on the Lensois defenders created numerous chances for PSG.
The Parisian press also praised the performance of the Moroccan international. The Parisiangiving it a 6/10, highlighted his desire and his energy, despite moments of relaxation. The latter specifies that, only four days after his participation in the state dinner between the King of Morocco and Emmanuel Macron, Hakimi remained very active in the match, projecting himself with consistency in attack. “His center back for Asensio would have deserved a better fate,” notes the daily. The Parisian also underlines his involvement in the expulsion of Khusanov, the result of constant pressing and an intensity which did not weaken throughout the match.
On the side of TribuneHakimi’s performance was rated 8/10, marked by “undeniable bursts of energy”. Although the site observed some moments of weakness due to fatigue, it emphasizes the impact of the Moroccan, who remains a constant threat for the opponent, in particular through his acceleration and his ability to get rid of defenders.
The sports press is unanimous on the crucial contribution of Achraf Hakimi for PSG in this victory. His offensive ease, combined with his intensity, largely contributed to the team’s success. Despite some signs of fatigue, possibly linked to a busy schedule, the Moroccan full-back was able to prove himself decisive. As described Parisfansalthough he showed “some signs of fatigue at times”, he remains an element “very dangerous for the opponent”, and his ability to create gaps makes him a real weapon in PSG’s arsenal.
