Hakimi Granted Leave to Rejoin PSG, Will Miss Morocco's Match Against Lesotho

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been granted permission by Morocco to leave the national team camp and return to his club.

The 23-year-old had been with the Atlas Lions for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, but he will now miss the upcoming clash against Lesotho due to a personal matter.

Hakimi is a key player for both Morocco and PSG, and his absence will be a significant blow to both teams. Morocco are currently top of their qualifying group, while PSG are top of the Ligue 1 standings.

It is unclear when Hakimi will return to Morocco, but he is expected to miss at least the next two matches. Morocco will face Lesotho on June 13, before traveling to South Africa for a friendly on June 16.

Hakimi's absence is a reminder of the challenges that international football can pose for clubs. With players often called up for national duty, clubs can be left short-handed at crucial times of the season.

In Hakimi's case, his absence is likely to be felt most keenly by PSG. The French champions are already without Neymar and Kylian Mbappé due to injury, and Hakimi's departure leaves them with a significant hole to fill at right-back.

PSG will be hoping that Hakimi can return to action as soon as possible, and that he can help them to maintain their challenge for both the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League.