PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team’s matchday squad ahead of their Champions League play-off phase second leg tie against Monaco on Wednesday, the capital city club announced. On Tuesday, it was announced by Hakimi’s lawyer and a French prosecutor the PSG and Morocco right-back is to stand trial charged with raping a young woman. The 27-year-old denies any wrongdoing.

Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.

Achraf Hakimi is to face trial for rape, the Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender confirmed via a social media post on Tuesday, going on to deny the allegation