PRESNEL KIMPEMBE produced the one of the tackles of the season after stopping a near-certain goal.
The Paris Saint-Germain defender made an amazing recovery to thwart a Lille counter-attack during the 0-0 draw on Sunday.
Presnel Kimpembe made a stunning recovery tackle to prevent Lille from scoringCredit: AFP or licensors
Lille are the surprise league leaders in France and nearly consolidated their spot with a memorable win over the perrenial champions.
With just over ten minutes remaining in the tense encounter, Lille broke quickly after a PSG corner and were somehow left with three attackers closing in on Kimpembe.
It appeared inevitable Lille would open the scoring but the 25-year-old defender had other ideas.
Kimpembe even injured his hamstring during the attack but carried on and still made a sensational recovery challenge on Burak Yilmaz.
The defender even had time to clear the danger before being forced off due to the injury.
Kimpembe is set to miss PSG’s next match on Wednesday at home to Strasbourg but head coach Thomas Tuchel will be grateful for his remarkable contribution against Lille.
It is the latest injury for PSG with the club also missing Neymar. The Brazilian star is hoping to return in January from his sprained ankle.
Kimpembe was at the centre of drama last year after his handball resulted in Manchester United winning a penalty to knock PSG out of the Champions League.
PSG have cruised to the title in recent seasons but it already looks as if this year will be much tighter.
Tuchel’s side are currently third in the table with Lille and Lyon both one point clear of them.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
