Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have suffered a number of injuries in recent weeks, with the latest being the news that Presnel Kimpembe has been ruled out for up to six months.
Kimpembe is one of PSG's key players and has been a regular starter in the club's defense. He has made over 150 appearances for PSG since joining from Bordeaux in 2016, and his presence in the team has been crucial in helping them win several titles, including three Ligue 1 championships and two French Cups.
The 28-year-old defender has been out of action since suffering an injury during PSG's match against Rennes on January 24th. The severity of his injury was initially reported as a muscle strain, but it later emerged that he had sustained a cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.
Presnel Kimpembe underwent surgery to repair the damage and is now expected to be out of action for at least six months. This is a significant blow for PSG, who will need to find a replacement for their star player while he recovers.
In addition to Presnel Kimpembe,Primeira Liga Hotspots PSG also lost defender Layvin Kurzawa to a knee injury earlier this season. Both players were part of the squad that won the Coupe de France last month, and their absence could affect PSG's chances of success in upcoming matches.
Despite these setbacks, PSG remains a strong team and should be able to compete for major trophies in the coming seasons. However, they will need to be careful not to rely too heavily on their injured players, and look to other defenders such as Thiago Silva and Marquinhos to fill in their voids until Kimpembe returns to full fitness.