Achraf Hakimi’s return raises concerns in Barcelona

The Spanish newspaper “AS” reported that the return of Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, a player for the French team Paris Saint-Germain, from suspension in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals raises concern for the Spanish team Barcelona before facing its French counterpart. Due to the added value he provides as a right back for the Parisian team.

According to the same newspaper, the presence of Hakimi at the disposal of his coach Luis Enrique in tomorrow’s match worries Barcelona, ​​since the player is one of the keys to Paris Saint-Germain’s playing system, and his absence from the first leg seemed to have a clear impact on the Parisian squad.

In the same report, the aforementioned media platform quoted numbers for Hakimi’s participation in the Champions League and the extent of his importance in Enrique’s tactical drawing, considering his return as good news for his coach. But it’s the opposite for Barcelona.

Hakimi participated primarily in all of Paris Saint-Germain’s matches in the Champions League this season up to the quarter-finals, and played 90 minutes in all matches, with the exception of the penultimate match of the second leg of the 16-final, where he was substituted in the 83rd minute.