Espaly (N3)
Paris SG (L1)
Presnel Kimpembe, although physically recovered and back in training for several weeks, has still not returned to the field after two years of absence, a situation which is of concern for this historic PSG player.
Victim of a ruptured Achilles tendon on February 26, 2023 at the Vélodrome against OM, the 29-year-old full-back returned to collective training on October 18, after having undergone a double operation, several relapses and a long convalescence.
Since then, the wait has been endless because three months have passed and he still hasn't played a minute.
Wednesday, in the Coupe de France against Espaly, a National 3 club, this could be the opportunity for “Presko” to finally gain some rhythm without too much pressure and while his coach, Luis Enrique, should make a large staff review and knowing that Marquinhos is out (adductors).
To find a starting place, the road will be even longer as the duo Marquinhos-Willian Pacho seems to be solid in central hinge, knowing that Lucas Hernandez and Lucas Beraldo can also play in these positions.
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“He is ready to help the team”
“Tomorrow is an ideal match to see some players. After speaking with Presnel, to see if he feels ready to play, he feels better, he was able to train with the team during this month. It's important to talk with the player to see what their state is. He is ready to help the team”declared the coach on Tuesday at a press conference.
Figure of the club, “Parisian titi” who extended last year until June 2026 while he was injured, No. 3 is therefore patiently biding his time, knowing that he is regularly not called up by the Spanish technician, as was again the case for Sunday's Ligue 1 match against Saint-Etienne (2-1).
He did travel on November 26 for the Champions League match in Munich (1-0), without appearing on the scoresheet and this was also the case in Doha for the Champions Trophy.
Last month, the coach maintained that he did not want to take risks: “It’s been two years since he played continuously, since he hasn’t played a full professional match. There were two relapses of two different injuries”had developed the Spaniard who estimated that he “would be very risky to speed up the process”.
Wednesday January 15 at 9 p.m., on beIN Sports.
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