This Tuesday, Presnel Kimpembe made a comeback on the grounds under the colors of Paris Saint-Germain. After a year and eleven months of absence, following its rupture of the Achilles straight tendon in front of Olympique de Marseille (3-0), the French central defender was finally able to replay, playing ten minutes against the Mans (2-0 victory) in the round of 16 of the French Cup.
The native of Beaumont-sur-Oise entered the 83rd minute to the applause of the public. A moment that has aroused a lot of enthusiasm within the Paris group, as evidenced by the statements of coach Luis Enrique after the meeting:
“We all know the situation of Presnel. How much it is a leader in the locker room. He crossed a difficult route with a long path. He had the support of his friends, his family. It's a happy day for him. It is almost 100 % it's good news. It was difficult terrain for him. We could see his joy at the end of the match ”said the Asturian.
“A leader with a very strong mind”
The coach of the French team, Didier Deschamps, was also delighted to see the 2018 world champion again trample the green rectangle. The Bayonnais also praised the state of mind that Kimpembe was able to show throughout this test.
“There is the happiness of seeing him again on the ground. After such a long absence, you have to give him time to find his sensations and his best condition but I am very happy for him. Presnel has always been a leader with a very strong mind. He served him during his convalescence ”explained the boss of the Blues in The Parisian.
