Luis Enrique sets the record straight about Kimpembe

Failed again. Summoned to the Parisian group on Wednesday, Presnel Kimpembe undoubtedly hoped to play his first minutes since his Achilles tendon rupture in February 2023 against Espaly (4-2 victory), in Clermont. And then nothing. The three changes at half-time and the poor quality of the Clermont pitch undoubtedly did not help “Presko”. “Conditions were not ideal for Kimpembe to return», Summarized the Spanish coach on Wednesday.

This Friday, on the eve of Lens-PSG (Saturday, 5 p.m., beIN SPORTS), he was again questioned about the case of the 29-year-old titi, who resumed collective training last November. And was clearer than in his previous responses on the subject: “It's simple: I'm delighted and I deeply want him to return to his best level. And I consider that he is not yet at a sufficient level to compete”.

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Rude concurrence

Remember that the competition is tough for the central defender position, even if Luis Enrique does not refrain from playing two left-handers in the center, which opens up prospects for Kimpembe. Nevertheless, Marquinhos and Willian Pacho are solid. And this without forgetting the returning Lucas Hernandez.

Recalling that “Presko” comes out of “almost two seasons during which he accumulated injuries”“Lucho” assures that he “would love to have him, especially because of his leadership qualities, but… It's hard to explain without it being misinterpreted. There is no coach who would not want to use a player who is in the best condition. When the players are in the best condition, we include them among the potential starters, like everyone else. So you can say what you want, develop a scenario, but it's the circumstances that speak and today, that's what I see.» A little more patience for Kimpembe. Much patience?

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