Luis Enrique stays calm despite injuries ahead of PSG–Lyon
Luis Enrique expresses confidence before the trip to Lyon, as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is sidelined long-term and several first-choice players are unavailable.
Key takeaways
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffers an ACL rupture and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
- Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes are unavailable for the PSG–Lyon match on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:30 PM at Parc des Princes.
- Luis Enrique said the press must accept physical ups and downs and expressed confidence in the group’s cohesion.
- PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 in the Champions League at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, a match the coach cited to illustrate the team’s resilience.
Match sheet
Paris Saint-Germain – Lyon
· Ligue 1 · Parc des Princes
Standings Ligue 1 : 5e, 14 pts (7 j.)
Luis Enrique, the Paris Saint-Germain coach, minimized the impact of the medical absences during his press conference ahead of the Ligue 1 clash with Olympique Lyonnais, scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM at Parc des Princes.
Important unavailability
The club must cope without Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is suffering a ruptured ACL and is likely to be sidelined until the end of the season. Also unavailable are Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes. Luis Enrique reminded that these ups and downs are part of top-level football and that the press must adapt.
Confidence in the group's cohesion
The Spanish coach stressed the team's collective ability to maintain its level despite the losses of key players. He cited recent performances as evidence: Paris Saint-Germain notably beat FC Barcelona 4-2 at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, a match during which Ousmane Dembélé was out for a large portion of the game, and the press had finished the match without Marquinhos or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Luis Enrique summarized his position by saying he does not want to yield to worry and that he relies on the group’s solidarity to cover the absences.
Your questions, our answers
Who is ruled out for PSG - Lyon?
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (ACL rupture); Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes are absent for the Monday, October 26, 2026 match.
How serious is Kvaratskhelia’s injury?
Kvaratskhelia has an ACL rupture and should be unavailable probably until the end of the season.
What does Luis Enrique rely on to stay calm?
Luis Enrique bases his stance on the group cohesion and on recent performances, notably the 4-2 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.