Luis Enrique Hospitalized After Cycling Accident
Paris Saint-Germain’s head coach, Luis Enrique, has been rushed to hospital after a cycling accident left him needing emergency surgery. The 55-year-old Spaniard, who is well-known for his love of cycling, was involved in the incident on Friday. According to reports, he suffered a fractured collarbone and was treated at the scene by emergency services before being transferred to the hospital for an operation.
The club released a statement confirming the news, expressing full support for their manager and wishing him a swift recovery. PSG also promised to provide further updates in due course. For Enrique, the timing couldn’t be more difficult. Just over a week remains before PSG return to action after the international break, with crucial fixtures on the horizon. On September 14, they are set to face Lens in Ligue 1, followed just three days later by their opening Champions League clash against Atalanta, where the defense of their European crown will begin.
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Right now, it’s unclear whether Enrique will be able to return to the sidelines in time. Recovery from a fractured collarbone can often take six to eight weeks, with patients usually required to wear a sling for a significant period before beginning rehabilitation. That timeline suggests he may have to step back temporarily, potentially missing some of PSG’s most important early-season fixtures.
This accident is especially tough to take considering Enrique’s track record at the club. Since taking charge in the summer of 2023, he has overseen a golden era for PSG, winning back-to-back Ligue 1 titles and French Cups, while also guiding the club to their first-ever Champions League triumph last season with a remarkable 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich. More recently, PSG reached the final of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, though they narrowly lost to Chelsea.
That Champions League win carried an even deeper meaning for Enrique on a personal level. Fans unveiled a powerful tifo honoring his late daughter Xana, who tragically passed away in 2019. The tribute was a reminder of the emotional bond he has built with supporters and how his personal resilience has shaped his journey.
Beyond PSG, Enrique’s career has already been glittering. As a player, he represented Sporting Gijón, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. As a manager, he achieved legendary status by leading Barcelona to a famous treble in 2015 and taking Spain to the semi-finals of Euro 2020. His coaching philosophy and resilience have made him one of the most respected figures in modern football.
At present, though, the focus is not on tactics or trophies but on health and recovery. The entire football world will be wishing Luis Enrique strength as he recovers from this setback. PSG supporters, teammates, and rivals alike will surely hope to see him back on the touchline soon, continuing the extraordinary journey he has carved both for himself and for the Parisian club.
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