Paris Saint-Germain’s Kimpembe set for Achilles surgery, likely to miss rest of season

Harshit Sachan February 27, 2023

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Paris Saint-Germain's Kimpembe set for Achilles surgery, likely to miss rest of season

French centre-back Presnel Kimpembe of Paris Saint-Germain is set to undergo surgery after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during Sunday’s 3-0 Ligue 1 win over Olympique de Marseille. The injury is likely to keep Kimpembe out for the remainder of the season.

The 25-year-old was stretchered off in the first half of the game, which marked his return after a three-month layoff due to a hamstring injury. The defender also missed the World Cup in Qatar due to the same injury.

Marco Verratti on Presnel Kimpembe’s injury:

“It hurts, he had worked very, very hard to come back. He had returned & is an indispensable player to this team. He defends very well. It’s painful, this victory is also for him. He asked us at half-time, we’re happy to give him… https://t.co/cKsc8OUWcL pic.twitter.com/DTTzksAtG3
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) February 26, 2023

Medical Statement on Kimpembe

In a statement issued on Monday, PSG confirmed that Kimpembe will undergo surgery in the coming days to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon. The statement did not specify a timeline for the defender’s recovery but indicated that he will be sidelined for an extended period.

Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-0 victory over Olympique de Marseille marked their eighth consecutive win in the Ligue 1 and extended their lead to eight points. They are now in a strong position to clinch the title for the 10th time in the club’s history.

Upcoming Fixtures

Paris Saint-Germain is set to play their next game on Saturday against Nantes, who are currently in 16th place in the Ligue 1 standings. Despite Kimpembe’s absence, PSG remains the favorite to win the match and continue their winning streak.

Presnel Kimpembe’s injury comes as a significant blow for PSG, as they will be without a key player for the rest of the season. The club will have to rely on other defenders to fill the void left by Kimpembe’s absence. Nevertheless, the team has a strong squad and is still in a good position to win the Ligue 1 title this season.