No return in sight for Presnel Kimpembe, well on his way to living another few weeks without playing in view of the latest statements from Luis Enrique, the PSG coach.
Taken to the PSG group against Bayern Munich to encourage him to continue his efforts in the fall, Presnel Kimpembe has still not played a minute since. He was once again present in the squad to face Espaly this week but he did not set foot on the pitch. Complicated scenario, difficult pitch or simple choice from Luis Enrique, the response did not take long. During the press conference preceding the match against Lens this Saturday, the Parisian coach explained that the 2018 world champion was still not at the level to play, and it was therefore not a question of opportunity. The central defender has been described as angry at not playing in the Coupe de France, but he is likely to continue to be so according to Luis Enrique.
Kimpembe, it's not good
« I am delighted and I really want him to get back to his best level. I consider that he is not yet at a sufficient level to compete. After almost two seasons of injuries, I would love to have him, given his leadership qualities. But it's difficult to explain without it being misinterpreted. No coach would want to use a player who is not in the best condition. When they are in the best condition, we make them play. These are the circumstances that speak. Today, this is what I see”underlined the PSG coach, who wants to be transparent on this issue. To see Presnel Kimpembe play again in the Parisian jersey, we will have to wait because the central defender does not show anything reassuring in training in the eyes of Luis Enrique.
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