France Defender Presnel Kimpembe Set to Miss FIFA World Cup 2022 Due to Injury, Axel Disasi Named As Replacement
Kimpembe has made 28 appearances for France and returned to domestic action off the bench in PSG’s 5-0 victory over Auxerre on Sunday, but feels he is lacking the match fitness and sharpness required to compete on a World Cup stage.
France, the defending champions of the FIFA World Cup is all set to suffer a major blow ahead of the start of the 2022 edition, as defender Presnel Kimpembe is all set to miss the World Cup due to injury. Although it was initially expected he will recover in time, the athlete feels he needs more time to become match fit. Axel Disasi is named as his replacement in the squad by Didier Deschamps.
Axel Disasi named as replacement of injured Presnel Kimpembe
Official. Presnel Kimpembé will miss the World Cup, Axel Disasi replaces him in Didier Deschamps’ list. 🚨🇫🇷 #WorldCup2022
Marcus Thuram has been included by Deschamps as France list is now 100% completed. pic.twitter.com/k03XTEqtjw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 14, 2022
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