Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has suffered a severely-strained right ankle and will be out for at least six weeks, sources have told ESPN.
The right back was on the receiving end of a rough Luis Díaz tackle just before half time in PSG's clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Díaz was sent off after intervention from VAR and Hakimi, on the day of his 27th birthday, was stretchered off with tears in his eyes.
Scans on Wednesday revealed Hakimi hadn't suffered a fracture and won't require surgery.
The Morocco international will have to stay immobilised for two weeks before starting his rehabilitation that will last at least four weeks.
Hakimi's injury puts his participation at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations , which Moroc

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