Paris Saint-Germain’s latest UEFA Champions League squad, announced ahead of their Tuesday clash with RB Salzburg, is missing a key name—Presnel Kimpembe.
The French center-back, sidelined since February 2023 due to an Achilles tendon injury that required two surgeries, has yet to make a competitive appearance despite being cleared to return to action.
Kimpembe, born in Beaumont-sur-Oise, France, to a Congolese father and an Afro-Haitian mother, has been an influential figure in PSG’s defense for nearly a decade. While he was listed for the match against Bayern Munich two weeks ago, his exclusion from subsequent squads is raising eyebrows. The defender’s prolonged absence fuels speculation about his fitness and potential role in manager Luis Enrique’s plans.
The squad features a formidable lineup, including Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, and Marquinhos, but the absence of Kimpembe’s commanding presence remains notable. As PSG prepares for the Salzburg showdown, fans are left wondering if Kimpembe’s time at the Parc des Princes might be drawing to a close.
PSG Squad for Salzburg
Goalkeepers: Donnarumma, Tenas, Safonov
Defenders: Mendes, Beraldo, Hernandez, Skriniar, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hakimi, Zague
Midfielders: Ruiz, Asensio, Doué, Vitinha, Kang-in, Zaïre-Emery, Neves
Forwards: Barcola, Kolo Muani, Mbaye, Ramos
