Luis Enrique rests key player despite other absences

PSG manager Luis Enrique rests key right-back Achraf Hakimi ahead of the international break despite the club's nine-game winning streak.

PSG announced that Achraf Hakimi will rest until the international break begins, by mutual agreement with manager Luis Enrique and the sporting director. The decision aims to prevent physical overload after Hakimi's outstanding recent performances, including a hat-trick and two assists against Le Havre last Friday.

The club is implementing a rotation strategy to manage a congested fixture schedule. Earlier in October, Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes also received rest periods under the same approach, though both subsequently suffered muscle injuries. Captain Marquinhos is also sidelined with a muscular problem. Hakimi will join Morocco's national team on Monday.

PSG will also be without Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (long-term knee injury from Barcelona match) and Maghnes Akliouche (calf injury from Villarreal game) for tomorrow's match against Troyes. Despite these absences, PSG leads both Ligue 1 and the Champions League after nine consecutive wins.