PSG don confam say right-back Achraf Hakimi go rest until di next international break, and e no go play di weekend Ligue 1 match against Troyes. Di club make di position clear as di Morocco international dey step away from club duties for now.
Coach Luis Enrique dey rotate im key players to keep di squad fresh for a busy domestic schedule. Na im decide to give Hakimi rest, but PSG talk say di move no come from coach alone. Di club sporting hierarchy agree on am to protect dia star player and stop long-term fatigue.
Hakimi na important part of PSG this season; e don play eight league matches and score three goals. PSG release official update to clear any speculation about why e no dey di matchday squad. Di statement read: “In agreement with the coach and the Sporting Direction, Achraf Hakimi is benefiting from a rest period until the start of the international break.”
Without Hakimi, Enrique go need temporary solution for right side of defence when PSG, wey be league leaders, host relegation-threatened Troyes for Parc des Princes on Saturday. Warren Zaire-Emery fit fill in at right-back. Di versatile midfielder don make nine league appearances this season and get tactical intelligence to adapt to defensive assignment.
Another option na di club youth academy. Highly-rated 17-year-old David Boly, wey don make one Ligue 1 appearance, dey in contention to start di match. PSG wan secure three points against Troyes without dia star right-back and maintain dia strong form for domestic competition.
After di weekend fixture, domestic football go pause for international window. Hakimi dey expected to link up with Morocco national team for dia upcoming fixtures, if dem select am.
