The optimism of Hakimi meets the caution of PSG

Morocco is still unsure if it can rely on Achraf Hakimi with less than three weeks until the opening game against Comoros.

After suffering an ankle injury against Bayern Munich in early November, the right-back for Paris Saint-Germain is adhering to a rigorous treatment regimen that started in Spain, where he wore a boot for about 20 days.

The 27-year-old is currently recovering in Poissy and is optimistic that he will be ready to play for the Atlas Lions in the Africa Cup of Nations.

For its part, PSG is being cautious. The Parisian team is cautioning about the dangers of an early return because the second half of the season appears to be especially demanding and feels that its defender may not be match fit when the competition begins.