Kimpembe Faces New Challenges in PSG Defense After Long Injury Layoff

Presnel Kimpembe’s comeback: the fight for a place in PSG’s defense

Paris, October 2024 – After more than a year on the sidelines due to an Achilles tendon injury, Presnel Kimpembe is back training with the Paris Saint-Germain squad. The French defender is aware that he faces a battle to reclaim his spot in the team, as PSG bolstered its defense during his absence.

Kimpembe’s road to recovery

Returning to full training after a significant injury that kept him away from the field since February 2023, Kimpembe is gearing up for a return to competitive football. However, he will be up against a reinvigorated competition for his position in the heart of PSG’s defense.

• Lucas Hernandez, signed in summer 2023, is currently recovering from a knee injury.

• Lucas Beraldo and Milan Skriniar were also added to the squad, though their performances have yet to fully convince the management.

Kimpembe ready to embrace the challenge

With Willian Pacho becoming a favored choice by coach Luis Enrique to partner with Marquinhos in central defense, Kimpembe remains unfazed. In a recent interview, he expressed confidence in his ability to compete, drawing on his past experiences at PSG.

“Every team has great players and competition is normal,” stated the 2018 World Cup winner. “I’ve faced it when I joined, I face it now, and I will face it in the future. It’s not a problem. I started when the greatest were there. I’ve played alongside Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, David Luiz, Zoumana Camara, Abdou Diallo…”

As Kimpembe gears up to reclaim his spot, PSG’s defensive strategies continue to evolve, promising an exciting season ahead for the Parisian giants.