Marquinhos Injury Update: Veteran Brazilian Star Out for Few Weeks Following Barcelona Clash

PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night in a Champions League tie that pushed the physical limits of the European giants to the brim. The win was PSG’s third straight in the competition, but the cost was high: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé and captain Marquinhos all went off injured.

Dembélé was the first to go, leaving with a left thigh problem in the 20th minute and making way for Torres. Luis Enrique's men won the match ultimately but lost three key players at such an early stage of the new season.

Marquinhos Injury: What Happened Against Barcelona?

Marquinhos, 32, was replaced on the hour mark, around the same time as Kvaratskhelia, citing that he had hurt his right thigh shortly after Kvaratskhelia’s exit and was replaced by Ilya Zabarnyi.

The loss of the captain and defensive leader mid-game, with Barcelona still pressing, forced Paris Saint-Germain to reorganise at the back in the closing stages. To PSG's credit, they managed to hold out from such a tough spot, with the new signing Zabarnyi replacing the Brazilian.

Marquinhos Injury Update: Official Club Statement

PSG confirmed the diagnosis on Wednesday. The club said that after the injury to his right thigh, Marquinhos “will remain in treatment for the coming weeks.” No scan details or specific injury grade have been published.

Marquinhos Injury Return Date: When Could He Be Back?

PSG has not given an official return date, and none should be assumed. “Coming weeks” points to a spell of several weeks, not days.

Realistic checkpoints will become clearer once the club releases a follow-up medical update. One of the best football clubs in the world currently, PSG return to action against Lyon on Sunday, so Marquinhos will miss that match. He will also be absent for the next rounds of European fixtures while he recovers.

Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé: The Bigger Injury Picture

The other two injuries add to the damage. PSG confirmed that Kvaratskhelia tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will have surgery in the coming days. The 25-year-old was last season’s Champions League best player and has 29 goals and 20 assists in 91 games for the club.

He is likely to miss the rest of the season and will definitely be out for the trip to Aston Villa on December 8. Dembélé, the Ballon d’Or holder, has a left thigh injury and will stay under treatment for the coming weeks.

What This Means for Luis Enrique’s Side

PSG are two-time defending European champions, but the squad is thinner in defence and attack at a crucial stage of the group phase.

Fans will want to see how Luis Enrique reshapes his back line without Marquinhos and how he covers the wide attacking spots while Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé recover. PSG’s official channels will be the most reliable source for the next updates on all three players.