Hakimi Sends Heartwarming Message to Ghanaian Midfielder After Reckless Tackle

• Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Samed Salis has apologized to Achraf Hakimi
• The RC Lens midfielder was sent off in the game against PSG for a reckless tackle on the Moroccan
• RC Lens lost at the Parc des Princes in the top of the table clash

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has responded to Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Samed Salis' apology after the Ligue 1 game against RC Lens.

The Black Stars midfielder was sent off for a reckless tackle on the Moroccan in the 19th minute of the top of the table clash at the Parc des Princes.

Salis' red card meant RC Lens will play the rest of the game with ten men and eventually lost the match 3-1, with goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha and Lionel Messi for the host.

The Ghana international took to social media to apologize to Hakimi and fans of RC Lens.

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"Very sad to have abandoned the team in this way. I apologize to those I disappointed and to Achraf Hakimi. I had no bad intentions and I really regret, I apologize to all Lensois," he wrote on Twitter.

Hakimi admitted it's part of football and wished the Ghanaian the best of the rest of the campaign.

"These are things that happen in football. Good luck for the rest of the season!," wrote the Moroccan.

Salis will miss the games against AS Monaco and Toulouse following his sending off against PSG.

The French champions are on course to defend their title after opening a nine-point lead over their contenders with the 3-1 win.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Football fans have taken to social media to react after Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Samed Salis was sent off in the game between RC Lens and PSG for a tackle on Achraf Hakimi.

The Black Stars midfielder was red carded after 19 minutes following a reckless tackle on the Moroccan as PSG went on to win 3-1 at the Parc de Princes.

Hakimi has been trending on social media for the past few days after unconfirmed reports revealed that his estranged ex-wife, Hiba Abouk, failed to claim half of his properties following their divorce case.

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