Achraf Hakimi has bounced back from Sergio Ramos not being selected for the 2022 World Cup. The Moroccan defender appeared surprised at his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate’s absence.
Luis Enrique made a strong decision, that of leaving Sergio Ramos on the sidelines. This Friday, the coach of Spain revealed the list of 26 players invited to the 2022 World Cup, which will be played in Qatar from November 20 to December 18. A group in which the central defender of Paris Saint-Germain does not appear. Despite his 180 caps and 23 goals with La Roja, the 2010 world champion remains at the dock. Although he has a string of tenures with the club from the French capital, the 36-year-old pays for Luis Enrique’s desire to renew his squad, like the summons of Pau Torres and Hugo Guillamon who embody the future of a whole nation.
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In a press conference, the former FC Barcelona coach refused to comment on the non-summons of the ex-Real Madrid legend. “It’s my rule not to talk about absences. It happens to all coaches. I will not enter into the evaluation of those who are not on the list (…) Among the absences, I prefer not to give an opinion. I leave it to you.” The decision taken by Luis Enrique not to rely on the native of Camas made Achraf Hakimi jump.
Sergio Ramos Best defends in the world ??
— Achraf Hakimi (@AchrafHakimi) November 11, 2022
In a message posted on Twitterthe Moroccan defender said all the good things he thought of his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate, thus denouncing his absence on Qatari soil. “Sergio Ramos best defender in the world.” Luis Enrique is obviously no longer of this opinion and finally follows his logic, since the last selection of the former Sevillian dates back to March 31, 2021, an eternity at this level. In Group E, Spain will successively face Costa Rica (Wednesday 23 November), Germany (Sunday 27 November) and Japan (Thursday 1 December).
