Presnel Kimpembe, long away from the field, finally seems ready to turn the page on an endless absence. For the Paris Saint-Germain central defender, this start to 2025 could mark the end of the tunnel. Away from competition for almost two years due to multiple injuries, Kimpembe is preparing to regain his place in the Parisian squad.
Kimpembe, a return awaited for almost two years
On February 26, 2023, Presnel Kimpembe played his last official match with PSG before being stopped by recurring injuries. Since then, the defender has undergone periods of rehabilitation and training without being able to return to the field. However, everything suggests that Luis Enrique is counting on him for this new year, while the capital club faces a busy schedule.
With seven matches in 25 days, including crucial matches like the Champions Trophy against Monaco this Sunday or the duel against Manchester City in the Champions League on January 22, PSG will have to draw on all its resources. Kimpembe, although he has not yet regained his full form, could take advantage of this period to gradually accumulate playing time. This is what Le Parisien reports in particular in its today’s edition.
Luis Enrique’s PSG will have a very busy start to the year.
A PSG in search of balance
Luis Enrique, aware of the physical challenges imposed by this hellish schedule, wants to rotate his squad. Between hosting modest opponents like Saint-Étienne or Espaly, and major confrontations in the Champions League, the Spanish coach will have to balance between rotation and competitiveness.
This strategy could therefore offer Kimpembe a smooth reintegration, while allowing overworked executives to breathe. With this in mind, players considered undesirable like Randal Kolo Muani or Milan Skriniar could also grab precious minutes in lower-stakes matches.
For Kimpembe, this return could be the perfect opportunity to reposition himself as a pillar of the Parisian team. He can also demonstrate that he has lost none of his qualities despite his very long period spent away from the green rectangle.
