DORTMUND, GERMANY - OCTOBER 24: Achraf Hakimi of Borussia Dortmund in action during the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid at the Signal Iduna Park on October 24, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images)

Achraf Hakimi has excelled during his loan-spell at Borussia Dortmund. The Moroccan has really caught the eye of fans, players and pundits around the world with his high octane game, consistent threat and defensive workload.

The player has managed a total of two goals and seven assists across all competitions this campaign. He recently put in another Man of The Match performance against Hannover as Dortmund ran out 5-1 winners as they continue their surge at the summit of the Bundesliga. Hakimi was monstrous in this game, with a goal and an assist, he completed 88% of his passes, completed 2 dribbles and made 4 tackles.

These continued strong performances have seen some fans wondering whether or not he will return to the Spanish capital, his agent has spoken on the matter: “Initially we agreed a two-year loan deal, but we have to accept that he will return to Real Madrid. I want to say that he’s extremely thankful to Dortmund because they gave him the opportunity to develop.”

Real Madrid has quite a lot of depth in the full-back position currently. With both Carvajal and Marcelo as mainstays over the last few years, the addition of Odriozola and promotion of Reguilon, there is a lot of competition at both left back and right back. Add in the fact that there is still Theo Hernandez out on loan and there are 3 left-backs and 2 right-backs.

Hakimi still has another season at Dortmund before a return is even considered so the situation could have changed between now and then and with his versatility to play at either position as a full-back, he could be a very useful option during injuries.

Although, this still shows that Madrid has got to consider the future of that position. How will they address the overflow of talent, particularly at left-back? Will they move Marcelo on as a means of regeneration? Will Theo’s struggles see him booted out of the Bernabeu? Or will it come down to a choice between Reguilon and Hakimi on who stays and who goes?

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