PSG manager Luis Enrique.

PSG coach Luis Enrique faces a lengthy spell away from the dugout after undergoing surgery following a collarbone fracture in a cycling accident.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique will be absent from training sessions and matches after suffering a cycling accident on Friday.

The 55-year-old Spanish tactician was rushed to the emergency room for surgery after fracturing his collarbone, the Parisian club announced on social media.

The reigning French champions did not specify in their statement how long the Spanish coach would be sidelined, but he is expected to utilise the current international break to aid his recovery.

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PSG are set to return to action on Sunday, September 14th, against Lens in the fourth round of the French championship. Three days later, they will kick off their Champions League group stage campaign with a match against Atalanta.

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…

“Following a cycling accident on Friday, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique was transported by ambulance to the hospital for emergency surgery on a fractured collarbone,” PSG stated in the statement.

“Paris Saint-Germain extends its full support to Luis Enrique and wishes him a swift recovery. The club will provide further updates soon.

After retiring from his football career in 2004, the former right-sided midfielder for Sporting Gijón, Real Madrid, and Barcelona developed a deep passion for cycling, even participating in international mountain bike events.

Fortunately, “Lucho” did not sustain more severe injuries, and his recovery is not expected to be prolonged. Football fans worldwide rallied on social media to send well wishes to the former Barcelona coach and player. One fan wrote on X: “I hope he recovers quickly and I wish him all the best in the world.”

Another posted: “Damn, that’s rough. Get well soon, coach!” At this time, it remains unclear whether Luis Enrique was hit by a car while cycling or if he sustained the injury on his own.