PSG Manager Luis Enrique Rushed to Hospital for Emergency Surgery After Sudden Accident
- PSG manager Luis Enrique has undergone surgery after a cycling accident left him with a fractured collarbone
- The Spanish manager’s recovery could take six to eight weeks, raising doubts about his presence for key games
- Enrique has led PSG to historic success, including their first-ever Champions League title last season
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has been rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery after a cycling accident on Friday.
The 55-year-old Spaniard sustained a fractured collarbone and was treated by emergency services at the scene before being transferred to hospital for an operation.
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PSG confirmed the news in a statement, expressing full support for their manager and wishing him a speedy recovery.
Enrique ruled out for at least six weeks
Enrique underwent surgery on Friday evening, with early reports indicating he could face six to eight weeks on the sidelines, Daily Mail reports.
Recovery from a fractured collarbone typically requires several weeks in a sling, followed by a structured rehabilitation programme.
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This latest setback casts doubt on his availability for PSG’s next games.
The Parisians return from the international break on September 14 against Lens in Ligue 1, before beginning their Champions League defence against Atalanta three days later.
Whether Enrique will be on the sidelines for either match remains uncertain.
A look at Enrique's achievements at PSG
Since joining PSG in the summer of 2023, Enrique has delivered success on nearly every front.
Under Enrique, the Parisians secured back-to-back Ligue 1 titles and French Cups, and the crowning moment came last season when PSG lifted their first-ever Champions League trophy after a remarkable 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Munich final.
Earlier this year, the Spaniard also led them to the final of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, narrowly losing to Chelsea, BBC reports.
The club’s statement emphasised their solidarity with the manager during his recovery period.
“The club expresses its full support and wishes him a swift recovery. Further updates will be shared in due course,” PSG said.
What lies ahead for PSG
Enrique’s absence would be a major blow to PSG ahead of a demanding stretch of the season.
The upcoming Champions League group stage is particularly significant, with PSG looking to build on their historic victory last season.
PSG have started the current campaign strongly, winning all three of their Ligue 1 matches and lifting the UEFA Super Cup after beating Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur on penalties.
Enrique was in the dugout last on August 30, overseeing a 6-3 victory over Toulouse in which Portuguese midfielder Joao Neves scored a fantastic hat-trick.
For Enrique, the challenge now is to focus on his rehabilitation and return to the touchline as quickly as possible.
While his cycling accident has momentarily halted his momentum, his track record suggests PSG’s season remains in safe hands, with or without his presence on the sidelines.
Enrique set remarkable record as PSG coach
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Enrique became the second manager to win the treble with multiple clubs after Pep Guardiola and the seventh manager to win the Champions League with different teams.
Football fans applauded how he has built his team at PSG, and many whose clubs have turned him down in the past were not happy that their clubs passed on a good manager.
Source: Legit.ng
