Video: ‘It’s Difficult’ – Achraf Hakimi Discusses the Possibility of Taking Free Kicks at PSG

Morocco's defender Achraf Hakimi (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Group C Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 football match between Gabon and Morocco at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde on January 18, 2022. (Photo by Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Achraf Hakimi is seeing a successful stint with the Morocco national team at the African Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lions came away with a 2-1 victory over Malawi and the Paris Saint-Germain defender scored a free-kick from way outside the box.

When speaking with Canal Plus Sport Afriquethe 23-year-old was asked whether he would consider asking Lionel Messi or Neymar Jr. to take free kicks when he returns to the capital club once the tournament is over. 

“Shoot free kicks at PSG? It’s difficult. I will try to speak with Leo (Messi) and Neymar too,” Hakimi said.

“In Paris, we have a lot of players who can take free-kicks, like Messi, Neymar, Sergio Ramos or Kylian Mbappé. I can try, but it’s difficult; there’s so much talent in this team… Here, my main focus is helping my national team.”

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