At kick-off, several media outlets describe Hakimi as lagging behind. “L’Equipe” gives him a 5 rating and mentions that there were doubts about whether he was able to handle such a match given the context: “sluggish, outmatched in duels, imprecise,” the Moroccan started the game “on very uncertain foundations.” The newspaper also highlights an incident that weighs in defensive analysis: Hakimi is “one of those responsible” for a goal, as he didn’t clear Caio Henrique’s cross, and was “beaten” in an early action by Coulibaly.
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The same thread is seen on “Footmercato,” which rates him 5.5: “not very visible offensively” in the first half, Hakimi “struggles defensively” like the rest of the Parisian block and is “not without fault” on the opening goal. The idea is the same: for a good part of the match, his flank doesn’t inspire confidence.
Parisian followers are even harsher in their assessment. “CulturePSG” gives him a 4, deeming it “a first half failed in all respects,” even though the media acknowledges “some improvement later.” “ParisFans” also rates him at 4, highlighting Hakimi as “inspired at times,” but too inconsistent, with “many errors in his passes.” In summary: wastefulness, and a feeling of fragility.
And then, the match turns – along with Hakimi’s performance. The turning point “Hakimi” of his evening comes when Paris regain control: his shot, deflected by Kohn, becomes the action that relaunches PSG, followed by Kvaratskhelia scoring. It’s this sequence that explains why “Maxifoot” gives him a 5.5 despite a discreet start: after a “very discreet first half,” Hakimi shows “a better side after the break,” and this deflected shot “allows” PSG to get back into the game.
“Footmercato” describes a Hakimi “rising in power”: Hakimi “does not give up,” is more involved, “initiates the action of the 2nd goal with a nice shot,” and still creates a big chance (77th minute). In this reading, he becomes useful, active, dangerous – but he doesn’t completely compensate for the cost of the early part of the match.
Another moment of debate: Coulibaly’s expulsion. “90min.com” rates Hakimi 5/10 and summarizes bluntly: “like the rest of his teammates, his first half was unworthy.” But the media also acknowledges that, in a play in the hour mark, Hakimi “provoked the red card” (Coulibaly late tackle), a game-changer that “upset the match’s dynamics.” In other words: even when his production is deemed poor, he’s still capable of turning the game around.
In a more comprehensive analysis, “Ouest France” gives him a 6. The media focuses on the content: a start where he is “easily outmatched” on his side, then a more constant influence, with the deflected shot followed for the 2-1, another shot deflected again (77th minute), and the conclusion: “An imperfect match, but complete nonetheless.” This rating rewards activity and persistence more than technical cleanliness.
On the contrary, “VIPSG” sees a performance significantly above, giving him an 8: Hakimi is described as “unstoppable in his flank,” “omnipresent offensively,” and valued as an “indirect passer” on the second goal. This rating says something else: when Hakimi is judged as a weapon, his volume and decisive actions are put to the forefront, even if the match isn’t clean.
Ultimately, the 2-2 draw leaves exactly this impression: Hakimi didn’t deliver a smooth match. His first half pulls the ratings down on “CulturePSG” (4), “ParisFans” (4), and, in the same tone, “90min.com” (5/10). But his ability to bounce back, create danger, and influence crucial moments leads to a reevaluation on “Footmercato” (5.5), “Maxifoot” (5.5), “L’Equipe” (5), and especially “Ouest France” (6), while “VIPSG” (8) clearly chooses to reward his offensive impact.
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This is probably the best synthesis of his yesterday’s match: a full-back who can cause worry when PSG is under pressure – but who remains, even in a frustrating night, one of the players capable of tipping a game on an acceleration, a shot, or a provoked duel.
