“Vitinha at risk after injury at PSG on a night of nightmare.”

It was a true nightmare for Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night. In a game that seemed promising, the Paris club quickly found itself two goals down, scored by the young talent of Olympique Lyonnais, Endrick, on loan from Real Madrid, and the promising Afonso Moreira. But the defeat was not only about the scoreline: PSG suffered a worrying blow with the forced exit of Portuguese midfielder Vitinha in the 26th minute, which could seriously jeopardize the team’s plans.

Vitinha suffered an injury to his right ankle in a play that left everyone concerned. The Portuguese international injured himself while landing during a duel with Endrick, the young Brazilian who is making waves in France. The intensity of the collision and the way Vitinha fell raised immediate doubts about the severity of the injury, forcing coach Luis Enrique to make an emergency substitution. Warren Zaire-Emery came on in his place, a decision that breaks an impressive streak: it was the first time in 40 games that the young midfielder was not a starter for the Parisians.

PSG is now preparing to conduct an MRI on Vitinha’s ankle to assess the extent of the injury and determine the recovery time. This examination is crucial to understand whether the midfielder will be available for the team’s upcoming challenges at a time when the club urgently needs all its players in top form.

Luis Enrique, always cautious, did not want to take any risks and immediately withdrew Vitinha from the pitch, a clear sign that the situation is serious. The impact of this injury could extend far beyond the field: Vitinha is a key player in the midfield for both PSG and the Portuguese national team, and his absence may be felt at both national and international levels.

With this injury, PSG now faces a complicated scenario, where they will have to manage the recovery of their key player while trying to make up ground in the competition. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether Vitinha will be able to return quickly or if he will be sidelined for an extended period, which would be a severe blow for the Paris team and for the fans hoping to see the midfielder in action at the highest level.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.