Emergency services rushed to treat Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique after the 55-year-old Spaniard sustained a fractured collarbone in a cycling incident on Friday.
The French champions confirmed their head coach would require surgical intervention following the accident.
Medical personnel attended to Enrique at the scene before transferring him to hospital for an operation.
PSG released an official statement on Friday evening confirming the extent of their manager's injuries.
Luis Enrique was rushed to hospital following the incident
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The mishap occurred during the international break, with the reigning Champions League holders not scheduled to play again until they host Lens at the Parc des Princes on 14 September.
"Following a bicycle fall that occurred this Friday, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique was attended to by emergency services and will undergo surgery for a fractured collarbone," the club announced in their statement.
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PSG expressed their backing for the Spanish tactician, adding: "The club expresses its full support and wishes him a swift recovery. Further updates will be shared in due course."
The timing raises questions about Enrique's availability for upcoming fixtures.
After the Lens encounter, PSG are scheduled to begin their Champions League title defence against Atalanta on 17 September.
Luis Enrique led PSG to Champions League glory last season
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The club has not indicated how long their manager might be sidelined.
Enrique assumed control at PSG in summer 2023 and has accumulated an impressive trophy haul.
The former Barcelona manager secured consecutive Ligue 1 championships and French Cup victories during his tenure.
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Following a cycling accident on Friday, Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique was treated by the emergency services and will undergo surgery for a fractured collarbone. The Club expresses its full support and wishes him a swift recovery. Further updates will be shared in…
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His crowning achievement came last season when he steered PSG to their maiden Champions League triumph, with the Parisians routing Inter Milan 5-0 in the final.
More recently, he claimed the UEFA Super Cup following a penalty shootout win over Tottenham after recovering from a two-goal deficit.
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No timeframe has been given on Luis Enrique's recovery
| PAMedical experts typically estimate a six to eight-week recovery period for collarbone fractures, with patients often needing to wear a sling for several weeks post-surgery before commencing rehabilitation.