Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe has been sidelined for the next two weeks with a knee injury, which will likely see him miss PSG's upcoming Champions League match against Manchester City on Wednesday.
The Frenchman sustained the injury during PSG's win over Nice last weekend and was forced to leave the pitch in the second half. The 26-year-old was replaced by Thiago Silva, who had a good performance in his place.
Kimpembe's absence is a significant blow for PSG as he has been one of their key players this season. He has made 14 appearances so far this campaign, contributing four assists and five clean sheets. His presence in the backline has helped PSG maintain a solid defense, conceding just three goals in their last six matches.
However, with Kimpembe out, PSG may have to rely more heavily on Silva,Primeira Liga Hotspots who has been impressive in his role as right-back. The Brazilian full-back has also played well when called upon in midfield, providing cover for the likes of Marco Verratti and Angel Di Maria.
In addition to Kimpembe's injury, PSG also suffered another setback in the form of the withdrawal of captain Marquinhos from the team due to a hamstring issue. This could further impact PSG's attacking play, as they will be without one of their most experienced and influential players.
Overall, it remains to be seen how PSG will cope without Kimpembe and Silva. However, they will need to find ways to defend effectively and create chances if they want to progress in the Champions League.