PRESNEL KIMPEMBE NEWS

Ruled out for rest of season Kimpembe suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and is ruled out for the rest of the season, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Kimpembe has been dealt another massive blow this season with his latest serious injury. He's set to undergo a surgery this week from which the recovery period should be about eight or nine months, which means he'll also miss big chunk in the beginning of the next season, as well. In his absence Danilo will likely see the biggest increase in playing time, though Nordi Mukiele could also benefit with some starts at center-back.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets stretchered off Le Classique Kimpembe was stretchered off the pitch in the 16th minute of Sunday's match versus Marseille with a suspected hamstring injury.

Impact Kimpembe suffered a non-contact issue as he just collapsed on the ground while making a run back on defense and at this early stage appears to have suffered a tough blow. He already missed significant chunks of time this season with injuries and this could be another massive blow for him. If tough injury is confirmed and he's forced to miss more time Danilo should see some time on the back line unless PSG switches to a four-man back line.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could feature versus Monaco Kimpembe (achilles) was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Monaco.

Impact Kimpembe has now been in full training for over a week and should be able to make the final cut this time around. That being said though, he's barely played all season due to injuries and likely won't be forced to heavy minutes right off the gate in his return.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined versus Toulouse Kimpembe (achilles) didn't make the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Toulouse.

Impact Kimpembe returned to full training Thursday but given he's been mostly injured all season, PSG apparently want to be cautious with him and will keep him on the shelf for at least another game. Sergio Ramos is also out which will see Danilo slide back on defense.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Thursday Kimpembe has returned to full training Thursday and could be available for Saturday's match versus Toulouse.

Impact Kimpembe is finally fully back on the pitch though with merely 15 minutes of action since October and just one start since early September he'll surely be reintegrated slowly to action and may need at least a few games before bidding for a starting role again.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes individual training Kimpembe (achilles tendon) has resumed individual training and is expected back in full training Monday, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Kimpembe is finally back on the pitch after missing since before the World Cup. If all goes according to plan without any setbacks he may even be set for official return midweek at Montpllier or next weekend versus Toulouse at the latest.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for at least four weeks Kimpembe (achilles tendon) will continue his recovery for at least four more weeks.

Impact Kimpembe will alternate between receiving treatment and completing individualized training sessions as he recovers from tendinitis in his right Achilles tendon. That means more playing time for Nordi Mukiele and Danilo at center-back for the time being.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for L1 restart Kimpembe is set to miss the Ligue 1 restart due to an achilles tendon injury, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Kimpembe missed the World Cup due to this problem but his recovery has been moving very slow and the still lingering issue will keep the defender out for at least one game and possibly more after the restart. Marquinhos is back from Qatar on time and along with Sergio Ramos should be able to cover the center-back spots.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deschamps, France feeling 'alone' ahead of World Cup final

France coach Didier Deschamps says he knows most neutrals want Argentina to win the World Cup final to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from soccer’s biggest tournament

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Varane's return lifts French mood even higher at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe’s goals took defending champion France into the World Cup round of 16

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France star Karim Benzema out for World Cup with leg injury

Karim Benzema’s hopes of winning the World Cup with France have ended before he had even played a game in Qatar

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defending champion France arrives in Qatar for World Cup

Injury-hit France has arrived in Qatar to begin the defense of its World Cup title, with coach Didier Deschamps leading the squad off the plane after it landed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France replaces injured Nkunku with Kolo Muani for World Cup

Defending champion France’s World Cup injury worries continued as forward Christopher Nkunku was injured in the team’s training session and replaced by Randal Kolo Muani

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WORLD CUP WATCH: European clubs have 73% of players selected

Clubs from soccer's richest continent Europe are providing 73% of players called up for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kimpembe out of France squad for World Cup, Disasi and Thuram called up Presnel Kimpembe is out of the World Cup after the France defender failed to recover from a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old returned to ac...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

France adds Thuram for World Cup, Disasi replaces Kimpembe

Marcus Thuram has been handed the last spot in the France squad that will defend its World Cup title in Qatar while Monaco's uncapped Axel Disasi has also been called after Presnel...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't go to Qatar Kimpembe has been removed from the squad due to lack of fitness and has been replaced by Axel Disasi, France announced.

Impact Kimpembe recently returned from an Achilles tendon injury and previously missed six weeks due to a hamstring injury. He wasn't deemed healthy enough by coach Didier Deschamps, who had originally selected him. The other defenders on the roster are Lucas Hernandez, Jules Kounde, Ibrahima Konate, Benjamin Pavard, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, and Raphael Varane.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG's World Cup-bound stars all unscathed as leader wins 5-0

Paris Saint-Germain’s stars came through their final game before the World Cup unscathed with France forward Kylian Mbappe opening the scoring in the unbeaten league leader’s 5-0 h...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG rests Marquinhos but Messi, Neymar and Mbappe in squad

Brazil defender Marquinhos has been rested for Paris Saint-Germain’s final game before the World Cup in Qatar because of muscle discomfort

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes squad for Sunday Kimpembe (achilles tendon) was named in the 20-man squad for Sunday's match versus Auxerre.

Impact Kimpembe makes the squad as expected but with just one start since early September he'll likely be preserved on the bench with the World Cup starting a week from Sunday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Thursday Kimpembe (achilles tendon) has resumed full training Thursday and should be available for Sunday's match versus Auxerre, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Kimpembe looks trending towards being available Sunday though he's only started once in two appearances since early September due to injuries and with the World Cup just ahead the defender will surely be eased off the bench as a precaution with Danilo likely starting on the back like again.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG coach Galtier has selection headache close to World Cup

A home game against modest Auxerre would usually not be something for Paris Saint-Germain to worry about

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi returns to training with PSG ahead of Sunday's game

Lionel Messi has returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain as expected after being rested for the French club’s previous league game because of some inflammation on his Achille...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Varane, Kimpembe and Giroud named in France World Cup squad

France coach Didier Deschamps picked central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe in a World Cup squad named amid injury concerns

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to return Thursay Kimpembe (Achilles) is expected to return in Thursday's training session, according to L'Equipe.

Impact Kimpembe has only played twice in the last 12 matches and leaves himself little time to return before the World Cup. There should be more information as to whether or not Kimpembe will play by Sunday's match against Auxerre.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE