Paris Saint-Germain’s squad list for the match against Troyes in the French league featured a notable decision: resting Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan international right-back. This exclusion aimed to give the player rest before his anticipated joining of the Moroccan national team camp, a step intended to maintain his physical readiness amid a busy schedule of international and domestic matches.
The Parisian club revealed that the decision to rest Achraf Hakimi was made in full coordination between the technical staff and the sports management, to give him a chance to catch his breath and prepare optimally for the upcoming challenges. The player will benefit from this period until the start of the international break, ensuring he gets sufficient rest away from match pressures.
Hakimi is scheduled to join the “Atlas Lions” camp next Monday, in preparation for two crucial matches against the Niger national team. These two matches will take place on November 13 and 17, as part of the third and fourth rounds of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals. These confrontations are part of the Moroccan national team’s efforts to strengthen its position in the group and secure qualification for the continental tournament.
This step by Paris Saint-Germain underscores the major clubs’ interest in resting their international stars, especially with the approach of international breaks that exert significant pressure on players. These decisions aim to protect players from fatigue and injuries, ensuring they perform at their best levels both for their clubs and their national teams in major competitions.
