Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, the right-back of the club, admitted Paris Saint-Germain Facing Arsenal in the Champions League will not be easy, stressing that the match will be different from facing Girona.
Paris Saint-Germain is a guest ArsenalThis evening, Tuesday, October 1, at the Emirates Stadium, for the second round of the second stage of the Champions League.
Achraf Hakimi: Paris is difficult to beat!
Ashraf Hakimi said in the most prominent statements: The official website of his club“We know that Arsenal is a very difficult team to play against. These three points are important, especially with the new format of the Champions League. It will be a difficult match, with a lot of things at stake.”
He added: “I think it will be a beautiful match for the viewers. We know that they are very strong on set pieces, and we also know that every detail at this level will be important, but we are focused and ready for this match. We also know that the level will be high. I think they are a team that is somewhat similar to Girona.” The thing about the way they play is, they like to have the ball and go forward, but the game will be different because they put a lot of speed into their passes.”
The 25-year-old continued: “We are continuing what we presented last season, and we are united. The strength of this team is the collective. I think this is what I have already been able to see, and we will continue to show it in the future. Paris Saint-Germain is a respected club, both in Europe.” Outside of it, we have good players and an identity in our playing style. We are a difficult team to beat.”
He added: “It is true that we have a very young team, but we also have experienced players. Our strength is this union, and in light of this connection between us, we feel that we are like a big family.”
Regarding his role within the team: “I am one of the leaders of this team, and I am also one of the most experienced players on the team, so I know that I have an important role to play this season, whether on or off the field. These are responsibilities that I am happy to assume.”
Ashraf Hakimi concluded his statements by talking about his development under the leadership of Luis Enrique by saying: “Since the coach’s arrival, I have felt the confidence that was given to me, the importance that I have in the team, as well as the freedom that I needed on the field.. This allowed me to be a better player.”
