Marquinhos, the Paris Saint-Germain captain, has been ruled out with a left thigh injury.
He reported discomfort after Monday's 1-0 loss to Marseille.
What happened?
Marquinhos scored an own goal in the match and finished the contest, but the Brazil defender's injury is a blow to PSG.
Luis Enrique, the PSG boss, said the absence of Marquinhos is a shame, especially with a trip to Barcelona on the horizon.
Why it matters for Marquinhos
Marquinhos joins Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and João Neves on the treatment table.
PSG played over 60 times in the 2024-25 campaign, including seven matches in the summer Club World Cup.
What comes next?
Luis Enrique is not worried about the growing injury list, saying "that's football, that's competition, that's reality!"
He wants to transmit a mentality of adaptability to the players and fans, citing the quality of players at the club.
Marquinhos is set to be ruled out until after the October international break.
Luis Enrique explained that Marquinhos felt a small pain during the last move of the match against Marseille.
PSG has a busy schedule ahead, with a visit from Auxerre in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
The team will then face Barcelona in the Champions League next Wednesday.
Luis Enrique praised Ousmane Dembélé, who recently won the Ballon d'Or.
Dembélé scored 35 goals, including eight in the successful Champions League pursuit, in the 2024-25 campaign.
The PSG boss said he was delighted to see Dembélé receive the honour, citing his stellar performance last season.
Luis Enrique remembered the picture of Dembélé holding out the Ballon d'Or for the fans to touch.
Marquinhos' injury is a concern for PSG, but Luis Enrique is confident in the team's ability to adapt.
The captain's absence will be felt, but the team has a deep squad and a strong mentality.
The match against Barcelona will be a tough test for PSG, but Luis Enrique is not worried.
He believes the team has the quality and depth to overcome the challenges ahead.
Marquinhos will be missed, but PSG will look to other players to step up and fill the gap.
The team's injury list is growing, but Luis Enrique remains optimistic about the season ahead.
The trip to Barcelona will be a crucial match for PSG, and the team will need to be at its best.
Luis Enrique will look to his players to deliver a strong performance and get a positive result.
Marquinhos' injury is a setback, but PSG will look to move forward and focus on the upcoming matches.
The team has a busy schedule ahead, and Luis Enrique will need to manage his players carefully.
The Champions League match against Barcelona will be a highlight of the season, and PSG will be looking to make a statement.
Marquinhos' absence will be felt, but the team will look to other players to make an impact.
Luis Enrique's mentality of adaptability will be key for PSG as they navigate the challenges ahead.
The team will need to be resilient and focused if they are to succeed in the Champions League.
Marquinhos will be working hard to recover from his injury and return to the pitch as soon as possible.
The captain's leadership and experience will be missed, but PSG will look to other players to step up and fill the gap.
The season ahead will be challenging for PSG, but Luis Enrique is confident in the team's ability to succeed.
Marquinhos' injury is a setback, but the team will look to move forward and focus on the upcoming matches.