France Kimpembe Suffers Achilles Injury

Paris Saint-Germain have announced that defender Presnel Kimpembe has suffered an Achilles injury three weeks away from the World Cup.

The France international has already missed seven weeks of action this season due to a thigh issue.

France start the defence of their title on November 22 against Australia in Al Wakrah.

PSG said in a statement: "Following a knock, Presnel Kimpembe has discomfort in his right Achilles tendon and will remain for treatment at the training centre.”

Kimpembe had returned to action in last week’s win Champions League group game and will miss this week's trip to Juventus but the Parisians did not state the length of his unavailability.

France squad is already weakened with the absence of midfield pair of Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante with injuries.