PSG Face Major Setback as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Suffers Torn ACL
Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia faces an extended layoff requiring surgery after suffering an ACL tear during a Champions League win over Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set for a prolonged period on the sidelines after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to a club announcement reported by Channels Television. The severe injury occurred during PSG’s recent UEFA Champions League group stage encounter against FC Barcelona.
Details of the Injury
The 25-year-old Georgian international went down on the pitch without any obvious contact shortly before the one-hour mark at the Parc des Princes. PSG confirmed in an official statement that the forward sustained an ACL tear and is scheduled to undergo surgical repair in the coming days.
Kvaratskhelia has been an instrumental contributor for the French side, playing a central role in their recent back-to-back Champions League titles. He is also among the nominees for the upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony. While knee ligament injuries typically require months of recovery and rehabilitation, the club has not yet detailed a specific timeline for his return beyond indicating upcoming surgery.
Mounting Absences for the Champions
The setback arrives alongside further medical concerns for the reigning European champions. PSG also announced that forward Ousmane Dembele and central defender Marquinhos will be out of action for several weeks. Both players sustained thigh problems, stretching the squad’s depth at a critical juncture in the European and domestic campaign.
Dembele, the reigning Ballon d’Or holder, and defensive pillar Marquinhos join Kvaratskhelia on an expanding casualty list that leaves manager options reduced across both offensive and defensive lines.
Match Context and European Run
The physical toll came amid a hard-fought 4-2 victory against Barcelona. The game had remained deadlocked at 2-2 until the 81st minute, when midfielder Vitinha controlled the ball with his chest and struck from distance to hand PSG the advantage. Midfielder Fabian Ruiz later added a final goal to confirm the win.
The result marked three consecutive wins from PSG’s first three fixtures in this season’s Champions League phase as the Parisian side aims to secure the European crown for a third successive year. However, losing Kvaratskhelia indefinitely, alongside multi-week layoffs for two other key senior players, presents an early test to their ambitions.
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p class=”vbna-source-note”>Source: Channels Television
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