This is a story that may not be over. While he has not been selected for the French team since June 13, 2022 and a Nations League match lost against Croatia (0-1), Presnel Kimpembe still hopes to find his place with the Blues.
Sidelined from the field for almost two years, due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, the central defender (29 years old) is about to return to competition with PSG, who will face Espaly (N3), Wednesday evening in round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
So he starts dreaming big again. “The important thing is to find minutes with my club, have fun and above all become efficient again. Because without being efficient, we cannot dream of the French team.” he confided in the show Focus Sunday on RTL.
“The 2026 World Cup? I certainly hope to be there”
“The 2026 World Cup? Of course I hope to be there, but you have to be realistic. I will do the work with my club to be able to be there”he added. For him, it will perhaps start again against the modest Haute-Loire club, the Petit Poucet of this Coupe de France.
Luis Enrique finally esteems him “ready to help the team”. “After speaking with Presnel, to see if he is ready, I think he feels a lot better, he assured. Over the months, he was able to train with the team, but it is important to share his feelings with the player. »
To convince Didier Deschamps to recall him before the next North American World Cup, Presnel Kimpebe has his work cut out for him. Especially since other players have gained ground in his absence, notably William Saliba, Ibrahima Konaté and Dayot Upamecano.
