“I’m not scared of Saka but I’m having a sleepless nights thinking on how to stop this particular Arsenal player”: PSG defender Hakimi names the only Arsenal player he doesn’t want to play against and it’s not Bukayo Saka. HAKIMI IS HAVING A SLEEPLESS NIGHTS OVER ONE GUNNERS PLAYER
HAKIMI HAVING SLEEPLESS NIGHTS OVER ONE GUNNERS STAR — AND IT’S NOT BUKAYO SAKA
In a surprising revelation ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League clash with Arsenal, Achraf Hakimi has named the one Arsenal player keeping him up at night — and it’s not the player fans expected.
Many assumed Bukayo Saka, Arsenal’s electric winger, would be Hakimi’s biggest concern. But speaking at PSG’s pre-match press conference, the Moroccan defender admitted that while he respects Saka’s talent, there’s another Gunners star causing him more sleepless nights.
“I’m not scared of Saka,” Hakimi said with a confident smile. “He’s a great player, but there’s someone else in that team who worries me more. It’s Martin Ødegaard. The way he controls the game, his vision, his passes — he makes Arsenal dangerous.”
Hakimi went on to explain that it’s Ødegaard’s ability to dictate tempo and pick apart defences that makes him such a headache to plan against.
“As a defender, you can prepare to track wingers and cover runs, but when you face a player like Ødegaard who sees passes nobody else sees, it becomes a different kind of problem. He can unlock your defence with one touch.”
Hakimi’s comments quickly caught the attention of football fans on social media, with many praising Ødegaard for earning such recognition from one of Europe’s top full-backs.
The Moroccan star also acknowledged Arsenal’s impressive form this season, admitting that PSG will need to be at their absolute best to deal with Mikel Arteta’s side.
“They’re a strong team with good balance. Not just attack but defensively too. It will be a big challenge, but we’re ready,” Hakimi added.
With both sides boasting immense quality, the upcoming showdown promises to be a thrilling battle — and all eyes will be on whether Hakimi can keep Ødegaard quiet on the night.
One thing’s for sure: it won’t be easy.