Lucas Hernandez back with PSG before Christmas ?

Paris Saint-Germain defender Lucas Hernandez is making rapid progress in his rehabilitation after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee and could rejoin collective training within the next few weeks.

According to Le Parisien, the French international is ahead of his recovery schedule. The latest updates are promising, with hopes that he might return to the pitch before the end of the year, possibly playing a few minutes before Christmas.

Hernandez is currently undergoing an intensive rehabilitation program with two sessions per day, and *Le Parisien* notes that « the signs are good. » His return would be a major boost for the team, particularly in the left-back position, where options have been limited. *L’Equipe* reports there is optimism he could feature in the PSG-Lyon match scheduled for December 15.

Meanwhile, Presnel Kimpembe has also resumed training with the group, further raising hopes for a stronger squad heading into the second half of the season.