Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has been ruled out of action for the next few weeks after suffering a thigh injury, the club announced on Friday.1
The Brazilian defender, 31, is the latest key player to be sidelined for the French champions, joining a growing injury list that includes Joao Neves, Desire Doue, and Ousmane Dembele.2 According to a statement from the club’s website, Marquinhos will “undergo treatment on a left thigh injury over the next few weeks.”3
The exact moment the injury was sustained is unclear, as Marquinhos played the full 90 minutes in PSG’s recent 1-0 defeat to arch-rivals Marseille.4 His absence is a significant blow to coach Luis Enrique’s tactical plans, as the team prepares for a series of crucial matches, including a Champions League clash against Barcelona and upcoming Ligue 1 fixtures.5
Marquinhos’s leadership and defensive stability will be sorely missed, particularly in the upcoming Champions League match against Barcelona on Wednesday, October 1.6 His absence will likely see Illia Zabarnyi step into the starting lineup. The injury adds to the challenges facing PSG as they navigate a demanding schedule in the early weeks of the season.7
