Lyon-PSG (2-3): annoyance, cropping, chambering and doubled … It was the evening of Achraf Hakimi

When PSG is looking for itself, it can always count on Achraf Hakimi to ensure the show. Particularly solid since the start of the season, the 26-year-old Moroccan side was still hit on Sunday by being one of the main artisans of the Parisian victory in Lyon (3-2) thanks to a devastating double.

However, his evening had not started under the best auspices. A little too tense, sometimes on a thread in front of the twirling Malick Fofana, the number 2 Parisian had trouble entering its match properly. His trainer even gone mad when he received a yellow card in the 36th minute for a mood gesture (slight kick) on Nicolás Tagliafico, whose contact had been virulent. Asked about this action at a press conference, Luis Enrique did not hide his dissatisfaction. “Good evening,” he simply replied in French. A word that says all the emotions that crossed the spirit of the Asturian at that time.

An exchange with Luis Enrique calmed him

In the head of his player, too, it did not remain unanswered. If the content of the exchange between the two men on the sidelines has not leaked, it must be believed that the words of the Parisian coach found a positive echo in the defender who knew how to keep his nerves so as not to lose control of the game.

The performance of Achraf Hakimi illustrates this last sentence well. When he seemed to be annoyed during the first act, the former Madrid remained master of his emotions so as not to lose foot. It is enough to observe the communicative joy of the Parisian on the first goal to understand his relief.

When he ran to the corner post, it was first with the desire to chamber a particularly hostile Lyon audience, but Hakimi wanted to clarify his gesture, specifying that, if he had his arm raised towards The “Bad Gones”, the ultra group of OL was to make an influencer a dedication and not to silence them.

“Achraf is a great player”

This was not understood by everyone since OL fans whistled him before sending him new insults. Not enough to disturb the man who, at the conclusion of a last magnificent action, calmed the Groupama Stadium who had just regained hope after the goal of Rayan Cherki (1-3, 85th).

“There have been many qualities today,” considered Nuno Mendes in the mixed zone. Achraf scores two goals and brings us victory. He’s a great player, we are all happy for him. He must continue to score even more goals. »»

With five achievements and already ten assists this season, Hakimi’s contribution is undeniable. Even cornered in front of his goal, he went out a last hot ball by pushing the danger away from his cage (90 + 7th). The Atlas lion roars rage, more effective than ever. He is waiting for his next heights.