Warren Zaire-Emery injury: PSG starlet given ‘reassuring’ update after ‘gesture of incredible violence’, says France coach Didier Deschamps

The 17-year-old experienced the highs and lows of representing his country for the first time as he scored and got injured inside the opening 20 minutes of France's 14-0 win over 10-man Gibraltar on Saturday in Nice.

The Paris Saint-Germain star became the nation's youngest goalscorer since 1914 when he swept in his side's third after 16 minutes. However, as he connected with the ball, Ethan Santos clattered into him. The teenager was unable to continue and Santos was sent off in the 18th minute. After the match, Deschamps delivered an injury update on the midfielder.

He said: "Tonight, it's a perfect evening, except for the injury to Warren Zaire-Emery. It's not very serious. According to the information I have, the examinations are reassuring. There is no fracture but a big sprain after a gesture of incredible violence."

PSG will hope Zaire-Emery's injury is not too serious as they face Monaco in Ligue 1 on Friday. The teenager has become an important player for the Paris outfit this season and his absence would be keenly felt in their midfield.

Incidentally, France's win was the biggest in European Championship qualification history, eclipsing Germany's previous record of 13-0 against San Marino in 2006.

France round off their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign against Greece on Tuesday. They top their group with seven wins from seven so far.