Achraf Hakimi Handed Morocco Return In Huge Injury Boost For PSG Ahead Of Man City

The Moroccan captain made his on-pitch return on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Replacing Noussair Mazraoui in the 69th minute, Achraf Hakimi featured for 21 minutes. Morocco secured a 0-2 victory over Lesotho courtesy of goals from Brahim Díaz and Azzedine Ounahi.

This reassuring appearance confirms his complete recovery from a right thigh injury. The right-back picked up the knock on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Brest during a 0-1 win for Paris Saint-Germain.

The 16-day recovery timeline proved ideal for the capital club. With the international break providing relief, the defender only missed the blockbuster clash at the Stade Vélodrome on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Paris Saint-Germain earned a 1-2 win over Olympique de Marseille (Sunday 20 September) without dropping ground in the standings.

This swift return also wraps up the disciplinary matters dating back to the last Africa Cup of Nations. Suspended against Gabon, the player served his one-match ban. He now remains on a one-match suspended sentence for the next twelve months. The Atlas Lions take on Ghana on Sunday, October 4, 2026 in a friendly before he travels back to Paris.

The return of the number 2 immediately eases the tactical rotation implemented by Luis Enrique. Starting on the defensive flank in Marseille, youngster Warren Zaïre-Emery can now slot back into his preferred spot in the Paris Saint-Germain midfield. This shift restores full fluidity to the central area ahead of a crucial run of games domestically and in Europe.

The Paris coaching staff will remain cautious against Le Mans on October 10, 2026 at the Parc des Princes in Ligue 1. Managing his minutes carefully will prevent any muscle setback. This measured approach protects the player ahead of the showdown against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on October 14, 2026, as well as the home clash against FC Barcelona on October 20, 2026 in the Champions League.