In February 2023, Presnel Kmpembe collapsed on the pitch of the Vélodrome stadium, struck down by a ruptured Achilles tendon. If initially his expected period of unavailability was at least six months, it has been more than a year and a half since he last played. The time for his return is approaching and he shared his dream: that young people adapt better to professional life.
The return of Presnel Kimpembe has never been closer. After spending more than a year and a half of ordeal, the central defender of PSG should return to the field soon. He has already resumed collective training and approaches the future with optimism.
Kimpembe reveals his role at PSG
In an interview given to Canal Football Clubthe central defender of PSG, Presnel Kimpembe discusses the role he will have to play in the Parisian squad: “ My role is always the same. It's about being the Presko I've been since the beginning, but with more experience. It's knowing how to supervise young people, talking to older people when necessary, it's being the link between these two generations. Even if I'm one of the oldest now, I'm not very old anyway (smile). I want to give this image of the player who was trained at the club, who knows the club by heart and who also has a need to give back to others. »
“The ball is good, but it’s not just that”
« My next dream is that young people will have an easier time reaching the pros.then reveals the 2018 world champion. To be able to take care of young people, to share what I have learned, how they can move forward. The ball is good, but it's not just that. It happens first in school, education, when they arrive and set foot in the pros, discipline, resilience, hard work. »
