PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco right back Achraf Hakimi faces a race against time to recover from injury before the Africa Cup of Nations in his home country.

PSG said Wednesday that the defender would be absent for “several weeks” after suffering “a severe sprain in his left ankle” during the 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Africa Cup starts Dec. 21.

Luis Díaz also wished Hakimi “a quick return” after his tackle injured the PSG player and earned the Bayern winger a red card.

Diaz scored both goals in the statement win over PSG which was Bayern’s 16th straight victory in all competitions. But he was sent off for a reckless challenge on Hakimi just before half time.

Hakimi’s left leg seemed to be trapped as he fell and he was taken off.

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