Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique is set for a period away from the touchline after suffering a cycling accident that left him with a fractured collarbone. The 55-year-old underwent emergency surgery on Friday and is now recovering, with the club confirming that he will not be present during training sessions or upcoming matches.
The French champions released a statement extending their support to the Spanish tactician, wishing him a quick and full recovery. While the exact length of his absence has not been confirmed, the timing of the incident coincides with the international break, which may help reduce the number of matches he will miss.
PSG are scheduled to return to Ligue 1 action on Sunday, September 14, with a home clash against Lens. Just three days later, they begin their UEFA Champions League campaign against Italian side Atalanta. It remains unclear whether Luis Enrique will be back in time to lead his team for these crucial fixtures or if his assistants will be tasked with guiding the squad in his absence.
A well-known cycling enthusiast, Luis Enrique has long been passionate about the sport since retiring from professional football in 2004. The former Real Madrid and Barcelona midfielder frequently participates in endurance and mountain bike events and is often seen training on his bike during his downtime. Thankfully, despite the severity of the crash, his injuries were not life-threatening, and his recovery is not expected to be overly prolonged.
Football fans from across the globe have rallied on social media to express their support and send well wishes to the coach. Messages of encouragement highlighted not only his role as a respected tactician but also his resilience both on and off the pitch.
At present, the circumstances of the accident remain unclear, with no confirmation as to whether another vehicle was involved. For now, PSG and its supporters will be focused on ensuring that their coach recovers fully before making his return to the dugout.
