Returning to team training after his Achilles tendon rupture, Presnel Kimpembe was called up by Luis Enrique for the clash against Bayern. However, the PSG coach had never considered playing him for this Champions League match. Internally, the Parisian staff recognizes that he may have poorly explained his point of view to Presnel Kimpembe.
Victim of a ruptured Achilles tendon on February 26, 2023, Presnel Kimpembe has not played a single official match for almost 21 months. Back to group training at PSGnumber 3 of Luis Enrique was called up for the clash against Bayern on Tuesday, November 26. However, Presnel Kimpembe was not included on the Parisian scoresheet during the fifth day of the Champions League. In the process, Presnel Kimpembe was not in the group PSG for the reception of Nantes on Saturday, November 30 and the trip to Auxerre this Friday evening.
Luis Enrique gave Kimpembe a “gift”
According to information from RMC Sport, Luis Enrique made a ” gift ” has Presnel Kimpembe when he summoned him to Bayern-PSG. According to the French media, the Parisian coach called on his vice-captain because his presence during this big meeting could be important. Presnel Kimpembe having a voice that counts in the locker room PSG. However, Luis Enrique was not transparent with him.
Kimpembe: A poor explanation from PSG
According to the indiscretions of RMC Sport, the staff of PSG recognizes that this choice to convene Presnel Kimpembe facing the Bayern without playing it could have been poorly explained to the player. Especially since he was not included in the Parisian squad for the following two matches. It remains to be seen when Presnel Kimpembe will be summoned once again by Luis Enriqueand when he will finally be able to return to competition.