Achraf Hakimi is making progress in French and showed it in the mixed zone this Saturday, September 10. After PSG’s narrow victory against Brest at the Parc des Princes (1-0), the Moroccan returned, in the language of Molière, to his good start to the season, his agreement with Lionel Messi but also his new role in this system. three defenders.
How do you feel in this new game system, which allows you to better exploit your qualities as a piston?
ACHRAF HAKIMI. I feel very good. Everyone knows it, I like to play in a 3-man system but I can also play 4 behind. The coach tries a lot of things in training, I feel very good with Leo (Messi) but also Sergio Ramos and Vitinha when he comes to my side.
What is your relationship with Lionel Messi? Sometimes you make calls but you are not served. How do you live it?
It’s not a problem if I don’t get served when I make the call. If Leo does not serve me, it is because he considers that another player is better positioned. That’s how today he served Neymar and we took the three points.
Why did the team have so many difficulties this Saturday against Brest?
I think there was the fatigue of the Champions League match this week (2-1 victory against Juventus Turin). But we still had a good match, we took the three points which is the most important thing. We must continue like this and quickly think about the next match.
You are more decisive this year. Kylian says you changed your mindset. What has changed for you between last year and this year?
I know the players better today, I know the mentality better and I am learning how to work. All of this is very important to me. I know everyone, I know what is expected of me. I feel very good and I hope I will have a great year.