Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, star of Paris Saint-Germain, suffered a serious injury during the match in which his team lost to Bayern Munich (2-1) on Tuesday evening, as part of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.

In a breath-holding moment at the Allianz Arena, Hakimi fell after a strong challenge from Colombian Luis Diaz, the Bayern Munich forward, leaving the pitch in tears, amidst evident concern from his teammates and the Moroccan fans closely following his career.

French media reports, including Radio Monte Carlo, have indicated that the injury sustained by Hakimi appears to be a high ankle sprain, as confirmed by the initial images taken of the player after the match.

This injury is considered sensitive for players who rely on speed and repeated sprints, which raises concerns about the potential duration of their absence from the field.

Doctors classify high ankle sprains into three grades, which vary according to the severity of the damage to the ligaments.

First-degree (mild): requires rest ranging from two weeks to five weeks.

The second degree (moderate): requires an absence ranging from 4 to 8 weeks.

Grade three (severe): It may keep the player off the field for more than 3 months.

Ashraf Hakimi is expected to undergo thorough medical examinations in the coming hours, under the supervision of the medical staff of Paris Saint-Germain, to determine the severity of the injury and the expected recovery time.

The results of these tests will be crucial in shaping the player's rehabilitation program, at a time when there is significant anticipation within the Parisian club and widespread concern among Moroccan fans who hope for his swift recovery before the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.