A challenging night unfolded at the Parc des Princes, marked by injuries and emotional turmoil for players involved. Ousmane Dembélé exited the match with an injury in the 25th minute. Unfortunately for Paris Saint-Germain, Achraf Hakimi also suffered a significant injury as the game neared its conclusion.
Injury Strikes Hakimi and Dembélé
The match saw Dembélé leave the field early due to injury, a scenario that seemed to foretell further misfortune for PSG. Later, Hakimi had to depart in tears after a controversial tackle by Luis Díaz during stoppage time.
Incident Details
- Player Affected: Achraf Hakimi
- Minute of Injury: Stoppage time
- Opponent: Luis Díaz
- Type of Injury: Potentially severe
- Context: Attempted tackle led to Hakimi’s injury
As Hakimi attempted to navigate past the halfway line, Díaz executed what appeared to be a scissors tackle, trapping Hakimi’s foot. The Moroccan player immediately fell to the ground, expressing severe pain. The incident raised concerns when Hakimi was seen in tears, an alarming sign of the extent of his injury.
Medical Response and Match Outcome
Medical personnel rushed to assist Hakimi, who struggled to stand and could not place weight on his injured foot. Meanwhile, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the tackle. Following the review, referee Maurizio Mariani issued a red card to Luis Díaz.
With crucial matches on the horizon, including the Africa Cup, the severity of Hakimi’s injury looms large over PSG. The team now faces uncertainty regarding the availability of both him and Dembélé as they move forward.
