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Dembélé’s Hamstring Woes and Hakimi’s Devastating Injury Cast shadows Over PSG’s Victory

Paris Saint-Germain secured a crucial 1-0 victory against nice on Saturday evening, but the triumph was marred by concerning injuries to two of their key players: Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi. The mood at the parc des Princes, while celebratory, was undeniably tempered by the sight of these vital talents succumbing to physical setbacks.

Ousmane Dembélé, who has been a dynamic force for PSG this season, felt a twinge in his hamstrings late on Saturday. while initial reports suggested a potential for him to feature in the upcoming match, the reality proved far more immediate and disheartening. Just 25 minutes into Tuesday’s game, after touching the ball a mere seven times, Dembélé was forced off the pitch, replaced by Lee Kang-in. This abrupt exit followed a disallowed goal for offside in the 23rd minute, a moment where the French international’s discomfort was palpable.

Sources close to the situation indicate that the hamstring issue likely flared up during the build-up to that disallowed goal. Dembélé, instead of celebrating, was seen quickly communicating his doubts to teammates, a clear sign that the pain was already a notable concern. This relapse is particularly worrying for PSG, and also for French national team manager Didier Deschamps, with crucial international fixtures on the horizon.

However, Dembélé’s setback, while significant, appears less severe than the injury sustained by Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi. Hakimi’s departure from the field was far more dramatic and concerning. Following an aggressive challenge from Luis Diaz, which appeared to be a tackle from behind, Hakimi whent down clutching his left ankle. The severity of the impact was evident as he remained prone on the turf for an extended period,visibly in pain and in tears.

Hakimi’s Mobility Severely Impaired

While Dembélé’s hamstring issue is unwelcome news, the immediate prognosis for Hakimi seems considerably grimmer. Unlike Dembélé, who might have hoped to use the upcoming international break to recover, Hakimi was reportedly unable to walk off the pitch. He required assistance from the PSG medical staff to be carried away,a stark visual that underscores the potential severity of his ankle injury.

This injury comes at a particularly poignant time for Hakimi.he is a leading contender for the upcoming “African Golden Ball” award, a testament to his stellar performances. More pressingly, with the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) set to kick off in his home country of Morocco less than a month and a half away, this injury could jeopardize his dream