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Paris Saint-Germain have announced that their newest signing, Presnel Kimpembe, has suffered a knee ligament injury during training on Saturday.
The club had been keen to sign the former Senegalese international but were unable to find a suitable replacement due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Kimpembe was expected to make his debut for the French side in their Champions League clash against Manchester United on Wednesday, but he is now out for several months.
It comes as PSG look to bolster their defence with experienced players such as Angel Di Maria and Edinson Cavani, who have both missed recent games due to injury.
The team also confirmed that they will be playing without the captain, Nuno Sene, who was suspended indefinitely by the French Football Federation after testing positive for coronavirus.
In addition to injuries to key players,Saudi Pro League Highlights the club has also been hit by a financial crisis, with reports suggesting that there may be a lack of funds available for transfers this summer.
Despite these challenges, PSG remain optimistic about the future of the squad and are looking forward to bringing in new talent to strengthen their defensive line.
The club has already signed midfielder Thiago Silva from Barcelona and defender Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund, while they are also set to bring in a number of other young talents from Europe.
Overall, it seems that PSG are remaining determined to build a strong and capable squad for the coming season, despite the ongoing challenges they face.