L'Equipe: Hakimi Forced to Play Through Injury Against Bayern Munich After PSG Exhausted Substitutions

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi sustained an injury to his right thigh in the 89th minute of Paris Saint-Germain's 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

According to French newspaper L'Equipe, Hakimi was injured after attempting a tackle on Konrad Laimer, falling to the ground clutching the back of his thigh with clear signs of discomfort.

The medical staff quickly intervened, initially believing it to be a muscle cramp, before preliminary information suggested a potential muscle injury to his hamstring.

The Parisian team's situation was complicated by coach Luis Enrique having already used all permitted substitutions, which forced Hakimi to continue playing despite being unable to run normally.

In an attempt to avoid leaving a defensive gap, the player was temporarily deployed in an attacking position, where he continued the match until the end despite the evident pain he was experiencing.

This injury raises significant concern within the Parisian club, given the possibility of the player missing next week's crucial second leg, as he is considered one of the team's key players.