Method for controlling an exhaust gas temperature of a turbocharged internal combustion engine

A method for controlling an exhaust gas temperature of an internal combustion engine (10) is proposed. The engine (10) is equipped with a turbocharger (12) having a compressor (24) in an air intake line (14) for compressing intake air inducted into the engine (10). According to the method, to increase the exhaust gas temperature, intake air exiting the turbocharger compressor (24) is partially recirculated in the compressor (24).