PRESNEL KIMPEMBE NEWS

Not playing vs. Toulouse Kimpembe (Achilles) is not in the squad for Friday's game against Toulouse.

Impact The defender has been training with the group, but his absence from the bench suggests he's still not ready to make his long-awaited return to the squad. Milan Skriniar and Lucas Beraldo will start at center-back for PSG in this one. Kimpembe will aim to return for the clash against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League next Tuesday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still training with collective Kimpembe (achilles) is still training with the group, according to his club.

Impact Kimpembe continues to work with the group in his return from a long-term achilles injury, although it is unknown if he is set for a return. He has now been training with the group around the month, so his availability has to be on the horizon. It is unlikely the club would put him on the team sheet without some type of announcement but he hasn't been ruled out for Friday's game yet.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't face PSV Kimpembe (Achilles) is not on the squad list for Tuesday's match against PSV.

Impact Kimpembe has returned to training but will need yet another match before a return, as it is too soon to return Tuesday. That said, he will look to return against Marseille on Sunday and if not then, possibly Nov. 2 against Lens, as he is on the brink of a return.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes group training Kimpembe (Achilles) is training with the group Monday, according to his club.

Impact Kimpembe looks to be on the verge of a return, with the defender taking the final steps of his recovery program after getting into group training. However, it may still be too soon for Tuesday, likely coming down to a fitness test. Even if he is an option, only expect the defender to feature off the bench after over a year out.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Kimpembe (Achilles) is nearing a return, but isn't ready yet, according to manager Luis Enrique.

Impact Kimpembe is getting closer to making a full return, but isn't quite ready for Saturday's clash with Strasbourg. The defender still isn't back in team training, though he could train in the coming weeks. It's unclear how long he will need in team training before he's ready to make a full return.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Completes portions on team training Kimpembe (Achilles) has returned to team training in portions, according to Manuel Meza of the PSG Post.

Impact Kimpembe still has yet to play in over a year after undergoing two different operations on his Achilles. However, the defender is nearing a return, as at the start of the offseason, he was featured in some parts of team training while returning to individual training for anything physical. This is a good sign for the player, as he could be looking at a healthy start to the season if he doesn't suffer another setback.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Kimpembe (Achilles) started to train individually Monday for the first time since undergoing his second surgery.

Impact Kimpembe is finally making his long-awaited return to training, getting in the first parts of his recovery process on the training pitch after two surgeries and nearly a year out. At this point, the defender has a slim chance of returning this season, possibly getting on the team sheet for the final couple of weeks, but not much more than that. However, we will still have to wait on his addition to group training before we can start thinking of the defender's return.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Kimpembe (Achilles) will not be an option for Tuesday's UCL clash against Real Sociedad, as he is yet to take the next step in his rehabilitation process.

Impact Kimpembe is still not ready for a return, having yet to make his season debut following two different surgeries on his Achilles. The defender continues to work on his rehabilitation process but is yet to make the jump to team training, most likely meaning he will also miss Sunday's match against Reims. However, they will hope for his return soon, possibly by the end of the month.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Kimpembe (Achilles) continues to only work on his rehabilitation process, as he is out for Friday's match against Monaco.

Impact Kimpembe still has yet to join the group for team training since undergoing additional surgery on his Achilles, continuing to miss games as he has now been ruled out for Friday's match, having yet to play this season. It is still unknown when precisely the defender will be ready for a return, as the club has not released much on his development, but they will hope for it to be soon with only three months left in the campaign.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Begins second wave of rehabilitation Kimpembe (Achilles) has started his rehabilitation process once again, the club announced Friday.

Impact Kimpembe is still awaiting his first appearance on the team sheet this campaign, having yet to recover from an Achilles injury he picked up at the end of last season. He looked to be close to a return in December before suffering a setback that would require surgery, but he appears to be on the right track again, having started rehabilitation once again this week. He still isn't expected to return for the next two months, but with these recent developments, he looks to be heading forward in his recovery process as he attempts to return before the end of the season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes additional surgery Kimpembe (Achilles) has a second surgery Tuesday as he continues his recovery, the player announced on social media.

Impact Kimpembe had been training with the team and looked close to making his season debut but instead found himself once again on the operating table. At this point, the defender should be considered out indefinitely and will almost certainly need to make an appearance or two off the bench before getting a shot at the starting XI. Even then, Kimpembe is far from a lock for regular minutes despite re-signing with the club through 2026.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe signs 2-year contract extension

Central defender Presnel Kimpembe has signed a two-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain until 2026

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs through 2026 Kimpembe (Achilles) extended his contract with PSG through 2026, the club announced.

Impact Kimpembe is currently sidelined with an Achilles issue but he is nearing a return and PSG are confident enough about his role going forward to hand him the extension. The defender will look to finish his recovery during the winter break and return potentially as soon as Jan. 14 trip to Lens, likely in a depth role.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready Kimpembe (Achilles) isn't ready to return for Wednesday's clash with Metz.

Impact Kimpembe will finish the first half of the domestic season on the sideline with the Achilles injury. The defender will hope to make some sort of return after the winter break, potentially as soon as a Jan. 14 trip to Lens. It's unclear what Kimpembe's role will even look like when fit.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Wednesday Kimpembe (Achilles) was not included in the traveling squad to face Dortmund on Wednesday.

Impact Kimpembe has been training with the squad which seemed to indicate he would get back in the squad soon, however, his season-long absence continues. At this point, the defender should probably still be considered out indefinitely and could struggle to return prior to the winter break.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Kimpembe (Achilles) is out for Saturday's match against Nantes.

Impact Kimpembe looked to be trending towards a return this weekend after being fully integrated back with the team this week during training, but will still have to wait as the club seems to be taking his recovery very cautiously. There is hope he is back by their midweek match against Dortmund in the UCl, where he will most likely be a bench option if available as he tries to get back to 100 percent.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Close to return Kimpembe (Achilles) looks to be getting closer to a return after the club announced he was carrying out tests with a view to his full integration into the team ahead of Saturday's...

Impact Kimpembe will be hoping to make his season debut soon after the club reported he was close to fully joining the team again. He could be an option on Saturday, but that would most likely only come as a bench option, as the club won't want to rush him back to play. He will hope to at least get the nod in one of the four matches before the winter break, trying to end this multiple-month absence from the squad.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts team training Kimpembe (Achilles) was viewed back in full training with the team on Friday, ahead of Saturday's match against Reims.

Impact Kimpembe looks to finally be making decent progress on his return, as he was included in team training on Friday. The defender will be happy he is back with the team, as this will hopefully end a nine-month absence due to an Achilles injury he picked up last season. He could return within the next three matches for the club, as he will have the international break to get an extra week of rest and could return for their Nov. 28 clash against Newcastle in the UCL.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fit Kimpembe (Achilles) will be missing Wednesday's match against Milan as he continues his rehabilitation process, according to the club.

Impact Kimpembe is still working on his return as he goes through the rehabilitation process and will not be an option for Wednesday's contest. He still seems a way out of a recovery and will most likely spend a couple more weeks injured. Once he does return, expect him to get a nod in the starting XI immediately, splitting time with Milan Skriniar and Marquinhos.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues rehabilitation Kimpembe will not be an option for Saturday's match against Strasbourg as he continues his recovery process.

Impact Kimpembe will not be available once again after the club announced he is still working on his recovery protocol. The club will hope to get the defender back soon, as he has yet to play a single minute this season due to his injury. A return shouldn't be far for the player, and he should be expected to be back within the next couple of weeks.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still far from full health Kimpembe (Achilles) is still not training ahead of Tuesday's match with Dortmund and "continues his rehabilitation work," the team announced Monday.

Impact Kimpembe still seems to be far from full health after not training with the team to start the week. He has now been going through rehabilitation work for the past two weeks and is still yet to touch the training pitch. At this pace, it could be a while before we see the French defender touch the field again. His expected return date is only in two weeks, but with the current progress, it may be pushed back even further into October.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not training with squad Kimpembe (Achilles) has yet to resume training with the squad and is "continuing his treatment protocol," per the team's release Thursday.

Impact At this point, Kimpembe looks no closer to getting back onto the pitch and should probably be considered out indefinitely still due to his long-term injury. Even once the defender is cleared to play, he figures to be hard-pressed to secure regular first-team minutes, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing against Lyon Kimpembe (Achilles) is not in the squad to face Lyon on Sunday.

Impact Kimpembe has been training individually in recent weeks but has yet to take part in sessions with the whole team, so he's not ready to make his return yet. His next chance to play will come against Nice on Sep. 17 after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running individually Kimpembe (Achilles) returned to individual running Friday, PSG announced.

Impact Kimpembe was back on the pitch Friday, though only running individually. The defender is coming back from a long-term Achilles surgery and has no definite timeline for his return. Still running on grass is a good sign that Kimpembe hasn't suffered any setbacks.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench in friendly Kimpembe (Achilles) was on the bench for a 3-0 friendly win over Jeonbuk.

Impact Kimpembe didn't come off the bench during the friendly win but he was available. The defender is unlikely to get any major playing time as he continues to work his way back from an Achilles tendon injury though he could be a bench option for limited minutes.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE