Key Takeaways:
- Vitinha suffered a right ankle injury during Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 defeat to Lyon
- The midfielder will undergo an MRI scan on Monday to determine the extent of the damage
- Fabián Ruiz returned to the squad following a three-month lay-off, providing some positive news for PSG
First-Half Woes for PSG Against Lyon
Paris Saint-Germain endured a challenging opening 45 minutes at home to Lyon on Sunday night. The visitors surged into a two-goal advantage, courtesy of goals from Endrick and Afonso Moreira, putting the league leaders on the back foot early in the match.
Vitinha’s Ankle Injury Raises Concerns
To compound PSG’s troubles, influential midfielder Vitinha, aged 26, sustained an apparent right ankle injury during a clash with Endrick, currently on loan from Real Madrid. The Portugal international was forced off the pitch by manager Luis Enrique and replaced by Warren Zaire-Emery, marking the first time in 40 fixtures that Zaire-Emery has not featured in the starting line-up for Les Parisiens.
🚨🚨 𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗦𝗚 𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗛𝗔 🇵🇹. 🤕
Le Portugais va passer un test IRM ce matin.
Il s'est fait mal au niveau de la cheville droite, sur un appui au sol après le contact avec Endrick, qui mène au deuxième but lyonnais.
🗞️ @JulienFroment pic.twitter.com/iRjHPVcjc9
— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) April 20, 2026
Vitinha was seen heading straight down the tunnel, removing his boot, and hobbling back toward the dressing rooms, heightening concerns ahead of PSG’s UEFA Champions League semi-final encounter with Bayern Munich.
MRI Scheduled for Monday
According to information from L’Équipe, Vitinha will undergo an MRI examination on Monday to assess the severity of his ankle issue. The outcome will be crucial in determining his availability for upcoming fixtures.
Ruiz Returns After Lengthy Absence
Despite PSG’s eventual 2-1 defeat, there was a silver lining for the squad as Fabián Ruiz made his return to action, ending a three-month spell on the sidelines.
