PRESNEL KIMPEMBE NEWS

Di Maria leads PSG to 2-1 comeback win over Lille

Angel Di Maria set up the equalizer and then netted the winning goal himself as Paris Saint-Germain rallied past defending champion Lille 2-1 on Friday to stretch its lead at the t...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holds clean sheet in Le Classique Kimpembe had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), two clearances and team-high 62 passes completed in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Marseille.

Impact Kimpembe and the Parisians' back line held first clean sheet in last four matches but they have three in last six. The center-back took his first shot in some time but only second on the season and hasn't been the most productive player outisde of the occasional clean sheets.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi scores 2 goals to rescue PSG in 3-2 win over Leipzig

Lionel Messi has scored twice in quick succession, including an exquisite Panenka-style penalty, to rescue Paris Saint-Germain as it rallied to beat Leipzig 3-2 in the Champions Le...

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France coach Deschamps again leaves out Giroud from squad

France coach Didier Deschamps again has left out veteran striker Olivier Giroud for the Nations League semifinal match against Belgium next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins two tackles in shutout win Kimpembe had a clean sheet, two tackles (both won), two interceptions and seven clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

Impact Kimpembe delivered a terrific defensive stat line while holding his second straight clean sheet and third on the season. Parisians have been far more solid in the back of late and the center-back has been productive of late with three tackles, four interceptions and 14 clearances over his past three matches alone.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns clean sheet for victory Kimpembe had a clean sheet, two fouls drawn and four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Kimpembe turned in a solid defensive display to hold his first clean sheet in last four matches and only second on the season in nine appearances (eight starts). He's also racked up six tackles, four interceptions and 13 clearances over his past four affairs.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

PSG coach Pochettino must work on weaknesses as stars flop

Paris Saint-Germain was able to start its superstar attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe for the first time on Wednesday in the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG superstars held by Club Brugge in Champions League

PSG’s formidable attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé was left frustrated by a spirited Club Brugge in a 1-1 draw in the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Wednesday Kimpembe is in the squad list and available for Wednesday's trip to Brugge.

Impact Kimpembe came off early over the weekend, but there's a chance that was only precautionary, as he still went 80 minutes in a 4-0 win. It looks like he'll be ready to start on a short week, having started four of PSG's five league matches to begin the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Clermont Kimpembe was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Clermont Foot in the 80th minute after suffering an ACL knock.

Impact Kimpembe re-aggravated the achilles injury he suffered during the international break on Sunday. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury. PSG plays Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In full training Kimpembe is in full training and could play Saturday, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Impact Kimpembe picked up an Achilles issue during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier, but it appears it's not serious. The defender slotting straight back into the team Saturday should be expected, especially with Sergio Ramos suffering a set back.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up Achilles issue Kimpembe picked up an Achilles issue in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier, reports Loic Tanzi of RMC Sport.

Impact It's another injury for PSG and this one is to their back line. The hope is that if Kimpembe has to miss time, Sergio Ramos will be ready to make his team debut following the break. If not, other decisions will have to be made on the PSG back line.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France coach leaves out Giroud and calls up four new players

Coach Didier Deschamps has announced France’s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with four new players and no place for veteran striker Olivier Giroud

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strengthened PSG begins bid to wrestle back French title

Paris Saint-Germain has recruited strongly as it bids to wrestle back the league title it lost to Lille in one of the biggest upsets in French soccer history

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kimpembe Leaps To Defend Mbappe After Recent Comments Kylian Mbappe was heavily criticised by ex-France winger Jerome Rothen, but Presnel Kimpembe has leapt to his team-mate's defence.

JUNE 26, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Benzema's return speeds up France's attack at Euro 2020

Karim Benzema’s return speeds up France’s attack and has taken some pressure off the defense

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EURO 2020: Benzema and Mbappe could light up France's attack

The benefit of ending a long feud with Karim Benzema is that France coach Didier Deschamps will start the European Championship with arguably the tournament’s strongest attack

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet in finale Kimpembe had a clean sheet, three aerials won, two fouls drawn and four clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win over Brest.

Impact Kimpembe was a rock in the back and helped for a vital clean sheet as Parisians were still hoping they can snatch the title in the final weekend. The center-back was finally one of the two main cogs at center-back this season and registered his most playing minutes ever across all competitions in a season. He's mounted 10 clean sheets in 39 appearances (37 starts) between Ligue 1 and Champions League but is now without a goal or an assist in two years.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Brest Kimpembe (suspension) is available for Sunday's season finale versus Brest.

Impact With PSG still in title hunt, officially, Kimpembe will surely slot straight into the starting XI with a solid chance of a clean sheet though Parisians have been fragile in the back of late with just one shutout in 14 matches.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Captain Marquinhos: No excuses for PSG's poor title campaign

The verdict on how Paris Saint-Germain’s “unacceptable” league campaign has unravelled came from club captain Marquinhos

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG losing grip on title after draw at Rennes, Monaco wins

Paris Saint-Germain’s title defense hangs by a thread after a 1-1 draw at Rennes left it three points behind leader Lille with two games left

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG's old shortcomings undermine Champions League bid

Paris Saint-Germain’s old shortcomings quickly returned as soon as Manchester City cranked up the pressure in their Champions League semifinal

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG loses 1-0 to Bayern but reaches CL semis on away goals

Paris Saint-Germain did just enough to knock defending champion Bayern Munich out of the Champions League and reach the semifinals for the second straight season, losing a tense ma...

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: PSG, Chelsea protecting 1st-leg leads in CL

Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea protect first-leg leads when they host Bayern Munich and Porto, respectively, in the Champions League quarterfinals

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League: Bayern looking for 'mini upset' at PSG

PSG is without its best defender Marquinhos against Bayern Munich in the return leg of their Champions League's quarterfinal

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS