Injury blow for PSG as starlet Warren Zaire-Emery ruled out for rest of year after sustaining ankle injury on France debut

Paris Saint-Germain star Warren Zaire-Emery has been ruled out for the rest of the year after sustaining an ankle injury while on international duty.

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• Zaire-Emery injured on France debut
• Diagnosed with a sprained ankle
• Teenager ruled out for rest of 2023

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 17-year-old made his France debut and scored as they beat Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying. Almost immediately after his goal, however, he had to be taken off with an injury that he sustained as he was tackled as he hit the shot.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The loss of the midfielder will come as a big blow to PSG. Zaire-Emery has been in excellent form for the French champions this season, scoring two goals and registering five assists in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

• WHAT PSG SAID

  PSG have since confirmed he has been ruled out until the start of 2024, saying in a statement: "Victim of a medium-severity sprain to his right ankle, Warren Zaire-Emery will remain in treatment until the winter break."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PSG?

  PSG will have to make do without one of their top performers when they take on Monaco in Ligue 1 on Friday. The title holders are top of the table with a one-point lead over nearest challengers Nice, who host Toulouse on Saturday.