Involved in Paris Saint-Germain’s two goals in Saturday’s victory over Toulouse (2-1), Achraf Hakimi confirmed his current good form. The right side gives the impression of having regained its best level.
Hakimi was excellent against Toulouse (2-1)
Better late than never. After months of doubts about his ability to regain his best level with Paris Saint-Germain, Achraf Hakimi continues to deliver quality performances in the Parisian jersey.
Hakimi regains his feelings
Against Toulouse (2-1), Saturday in the league, the 24-year-old right-back got his team out of trouble after Branco Van den Boomen’s Toulouse opener. The Moroccan international equalized with a cannon shot from the left (38th), before delivering a decisive pass to Lionel Messi (58th). Beyond these statistics, the Parisian defender gives the impression of finally being released on the field.
In the continuity of its last matches and in particular that Montpellier Wednesday (3-1), the Lion of the Atlas shows another face these last weeks. That of a very attacking player in his lane and capable of making many differences, as he had demonstrated at Borussia Dortmund (2018-2020) and Inter Milan (2020-2021). The former Madrid player has finally regained the athletic and technical qualities that make him one of the best full-backs in the world.
The World Cup did him good
How to explain this rise in power? For Christophe Galtier, the reason is both tactical and mental. The fact that we are in a four defense allows him to be able to throw, to start from further away. He is a very offensive player even if he defends better and better and very well. He has had a special relationship with Leo (Messi) for a few games. He is coming out of a very big World Cup, during which he was voted best African player. He is full of confidence, we are very happy to have him at this level. said the PSG coach after the success against TFC.
The player also admits to feeling much better since his beautiful 2022 World Cup with Morocco: I’m happy with the way I started the year. With the World Cup, I gained a lot of confidence. I find myself more liberated, I try to change my mentality, not to think badly and to take positive things to help the team. According to L’Equipe, Hakimi ruminated a lot last year against the attitude of the South American camp (Paredes, Di Maria) towards him. Today, he is focusing on the positive and it seems to be working for him.
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