In Paris Saint-Germain's 3-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille, Achraf Hakimi once again demonstrated his influence on the Parisian game. Acting as captain in the absence of Marquinhos, the Moroccan defender delivered a convincing performance, particularly in attack, earning him praise from the specialist media.
In its analysis, Footmercato awarded Hakimi a score of 7,5/10, highlighting his role as an extra winger. "He made a lot of runs and created a lot of danger," the media outlet noted, highlighting his decisive contribution to PSG's second goal. Indeed, it was he who found Fabián Ruiz in midfield, allowing Nuno Mendes to finish the move (42nd minute). The match ended with a late cross that led to an own goal from Lloris (76th minute).
90min.com, for its part, was even more complimentary, awarding him an 8/10 and describing his performance as "interesting." The site highlighted the quality of his pass to Ruiz and his contribution to the final goal, despite a risky exit in the 34th minute.
In a more graphic analysis, SoFoot (6,5/10) highlighted the Moroccan's elegance: "Moroccans like to cook with honey, so he added a sweet touch to his magnificent start for the Parisians' second goal." A metaphor that illustrates well the precision and technical mastery demonstrated by Hakimi during this action.
However, some media outlets noted a more mixed performance, particularly in the first half. CulturePSG (6/10) described "a complicated first half, despite a brilliant pass and a much better second half." Le Parisien (6,5/10) believes his offensive contribution was "more punctual than usual, but effective." The newspaper also notes that the Moroccan was involved in PSG's last two goals, highlighting his decisive cross that led to Lloris' error.
Achraf Hakimi once again demonstrated his importance to PSG in the victory over OM. Despite a mixed first half, his offensive performance and influence on the game were praised by the specialist media. The Moroccan defender continues to prove that he is a vital asset for the Parisians, both defensively and offensively.
