Hakimi Critiques Conditions After PSG's Super Cup Loss

Achraf Hakimi, the star defender for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Moroccan International, expressed his dissatisfaction with the conditions of the French Super Cup match held on Sunday at Stadium De la Meinau, where PSG faced a surprising defeat against their Ligue 1 rivals, Lens. The 23-year-old defender described the match as an uphill battle, citing the lack of a neutral playing field and the absence of PSG fans as significant disadvantages.

In his post-match interview, Hakimi stated, “we gave our all to win, and we controlled the course of the match entirely, but there were circumstances beyond our control.” He also pointed out that the team had poor preparation, with some players missing training and arriving late, compounded by a recent match on Wednesday (European Super Cup) that left them needing rest. Despite these challenges, Hakimi concluded by emphasizing the importance of continuing to work for upcoming matches.