On February 4, Presnel Kimpembe made a comeback to competition. Luis Enrique brought him into play in the 81st minute of the knockout stages of the Coupe de France, opposite Le Mans. The central defender of Paris Saint-Germain had not played since February 26, 2023, during a match against Olympique de Marseille, during which he had been the victim of a break in the Achilles tendon.
The 29 -year -old tricolor international therefore finally see the end of the tunnel. “Luis Enrique brought him to the Le Mans, by the Coupe de France, because the scenario lent itself. The state of the lawn did not present a danger for a player necessarily a little fragile ”analysis Laurent Perrin, head of service at the Parisian sport pole.
Kimpembe, the French Cup to scratch a few minutes
The sports journalist following the capital's club even has visibility on the schedule of the 2018 world champion.
“” Kimpembe should again have playing time in the cup against Saint-Brieuc, he imagines. For the rest, Luis Enrique will not take any risks. Neither for his player, nor for the performance of his team. »»
Arrived at the pre -training center of the Ile -de -France club in 2005, the 2018 world champion was linked to PSG until June 2026. He had extended his contract in December 2023, at a time when his playing time was very uncertain. Which always seems to be the case …
