Achraf Hakimi, the defender for Paris Saint Germain, has extended his well wishes to Salis Abdul Samed of Ghana following an incident in the RC Lens clash where Samed received a red card.
In the Ligue 1 game, Lens suffered a 3-1 defeat to PSG on Saturday evening, with Samed receiving his first-ever marching orders just 19 minutes into the match.
The dependable holding midfielder was given a straight red card for a nasty tackle on Hakimi, causing a setback for Lens, who had a promising start to the game.
Samed took to social media after the game to apologize to Hakimi, clarifying that he did not have any malicious intent.
“Very sad to have abandoned the team in this way. I apologize to those I disappointed and to @AchrafHakimi. I had no bad intentions and I really regret, I apologize to all Lensois ????????” He tweeted.
Très triste d’avoir abandonné l’équipe de cette façon.
— Abdul Samed ????????⚽️ (@AbdulSamedSali) April 16, 2023
Je m'excuse auprès de ceux que j'ai déçu et auprès d’@AchrafHakimi. Je n’avais pas de mauvaises intentions et je regrette vraiment, je m’excuse auprès de tous les Lensois ???????? pic.twitter.com/GVkFj2ALOd
In response to Samed's apology, Hakimi, the Moroccan international, wished him well for the rest of the season.
“These are things that happen in football. Good luck for the rest of the season!” he retweeted.
Ce sont des choses qui arrivent dans le football. Bonne chance pour la suite de la saison ! ???????? https://t.co/Og86hTp7iM
— Achraf Hakimi (@AchrafHakimi) April 16, 2023
