Victim of a ruptured Achilles tendon on February 26, 2023, during a match against Olympique de Marseille, Presnel Kimpembe has not played any official since that date. On October 18, the 29-year-old central defender saw the end of the tunnel by returning to collective training at the PSG Campus.
On November 26, the number 3 of the capital club was part of the Rouge et Bleu group, for the trip to the Allianz Arena, against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. However, four days later, Luis Enrique did not summon him for the reception of FC Nantes in the championship. This Friday, he is also not part of the group which will challenge AJ Auxerre on behalf of the 14th day of Ligue 1.
Kimpembe restored, Luis Enrique ignores him
“He is done with this injury, but he has to adapt to the team, explained the PSG coach on Thursday at a press conference, to justify the absence of the French international.
We are very happy to see that he can help us, but he lacks taking the time necessary to come and help the team. »
Arriving at the pre-training center of the Ile-de-France club in 2005, the 2018 world champion is linked to PSG until June 2026. He had extended his contract almost a year ago to the day, at a time when his time of game was very uncertain. Which always seems to be the case…
