Hakimi turns 27 in tears

The Paris night should have been a joyous occasion for Hakimi to celebrate his 27th birthday. Instead, the Moroccan defender left the Parc des Princes on crutches, his face contorted in tears.

A rough tackle by Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich) caused him to collapse, his left ankle was swollen and had to be immobilized immediately. VAR intervened, the yellow card was changed to a red card, but it was too late.

This injury not only caused PSG to lose a key player, but also raised concerns throughout Morocco. The African Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) will start on December 21, with Morocco as the host.

Hakimi is not only the captain, but also a symbol of this country's football, a man who carries the pride of the whole nation. "His dream could be shattered. Playing CAN 18 at home is his greatest desire," said journalist Hervé Penot of L'Équipe .

There is still some hope, though. Colleague Giovanni Castaldi revealed that Hakimi will have an MRI scan the following day, and the initial diagnosis is that he will only be out for 3 to 5 weeks. If the results are accurate, the 27-year-old defender could be fully recovered before the tournament starts. RMC journalist Daniel Riolo even shared with joy: “Great news for Hakimi! A small miracle in the middle of the storm.”

Hakimi suffered a serious injury in PSG's 1-2 loss to Bayern.

PSG coach Luis Enrique remained calm: "Football is a contact sport . This was just an unfortunate accident, like Musiala's previous injury."

But in Morocco, no one sees it as a small matter. Hespress wrote: “The whole country is holding its breath. He is the heart of the team.” Le 360 emphasized: “A nightmare night. Hakimi is not just a player, he is a symbol of the will and perseverance of Moroccan football.”

Hakimi’s 27th birthday was marked by both anxiety and hope. If he returns in time, he will enter CAN 2025 with the spirit of a warrior who has just conquered fate. But if he does not, it will be a great loss for Morocco, and for the player himself who is at the peak of his career.

The Paris night thus left an unforgettable mark: Hakimi's pain, and the shock of an entire country living the African dream.

Source: https://znews.vn/hakimi-buoc-sang-tuoi-27-trong-nuoc-mat-post1600168.html