Paris Saint-Germain will be without Achraf Hakimi for Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Troyes. The Moroccan right-back has been granted a rest period by the technical staff to manage his workload ahead of the international break. This decision comes as Paris Saint-Germain, sitting first in Ligue 1 with 20 points from nine games (six wins, two draws and one loss), are on a winning run of five consecutive league victories.

The club confirmed the decision on Friday. "In agreement with the coach and the sporting director, Achraf Hakimi is benefiting from a rest period until the start of the international break," Paris Saint-Germain said in a statement. The announcement comes as the league leaders, sitting top with 20 points from nine games, prepare to host 16th-placed Estac Troyes this weekend. The Parisian side, having scored 21 goals this season while conceding 10, hold a two-point lead over Lille OSC at the summit.

Options to replace Hakimi

In the absence of the first-choice defender, Luis Enrique must find a solution. Highly-rated 17-year-old David Boly, who scored his first professional goal in the 6-0 win at Villarreal last week, is in contention to start. The versatile Warren Zaïre-Emery could also be asked to fill in at right-back. Hakimi, who has featured in eight league matches this term and scored three goals, including a brace against Le Havre, leaves a significant gap. The full-back also provided two assists in that same match against Le Havre. Ferran Torres, the team's top scorer this season with four goals, will also need to shoulder responsibility in attack.

This rotation comes during a busy schedule. Paris Saint-Germain are on a run of three consecutive league wins. Over the last five matches in all competitions, the record reads three wins and two defeats, with the team currently on a two-game winning streak. The current standings show the Parisians hold a two-point lead over Lille OSC. The match against Troyes, set for Saturday, November 7th at the Parc des Princes, will be the final one before the pause.

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