PSG centre-back Kimpembe to undergo surgery on ruptured Achilles tendon

Kimpembe, who missed the World Cup in Qatar due to a hamstring injury, was stretchered off early in the first half, two weeks after making his comeback from a three-month layoff.

FILE PHOTO: Paris St Germain centre-back Presnel Kimpembe during the warm-up before the Ligue 1 match against Lille on February 19, 2023.  | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Paris St Germain said French centre-back Presnel Kimpembe will undergo surgery after rupturing his right Achilles tendon in Sunday’s 3-0 Ligue 1 win over Olympique de Marseille.

Kimpembe, who missed the World Cup in Qatar due to a hamstring injury, was stretchered off early in the first half, two weeks after making his comeback from a three-month layoff.

Sunday’s victory, in which Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi scored, extended PSG’s lead to eight points. They host Nantes on Saturday.