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PSG's Kvaratskhelia to Undergo Surgery After ACL Injury
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In Short: Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after suffering a ruptured ACL during a Champions League match against Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain announced that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, which he suffered during the team's 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Kvaratskhelia was substituted in the 59th minute after an awkward landing during a tackle on Xavi Espart, visibly in pain and unable to put weight on his right leg.
The Georgian international, who joined PSG from Napoli in January 2025, has played 11 times for the club this season and scored 10 goals and made six assists in 16 Champions League appearances last season.
Recovery from ACL surgery typically takes between six and nine months, meaning Kvaratskhelia could be out for the remainder of the season.
PSG also faces the absence of forward Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos for several weeks due to thigh muscle injuries sustained in the same match.
Kvaratskhelia's injury is a significant blow to PSG, who have won three consecutive matches in the Champions League this season.
The 25-year-old has established himself as one of Europe's most exciting attacking players, playing a key role in PSG's back-to-back Champions League titles in the last two seasons.
Former Barcelona forward and current Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele and influential Brazilian central defender Marquinhos will both be sidelined for several weeks.
Kvaratskhelia's father, Badri Kvaratskhelia, confirmed that his son had no interest in leaving PSG, and the club remains committed to keeping him.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Kvaratskhelia's childhood idol, sent a heartfelt message urging the Georgian international to remain confident and determined as he prepares for surgery and rehabilitation.
What this adds
Kvaratskhelia's injury is a significant setback for PSG, who have been dominant in the Champions League this season.
The club's statement did not specify the exact timeline for Kvaratskhelia's return, but recovery from ACL surgery typically takes between six to nine months.
Background
Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after suffering a ruptured ACL during a Champions League match against Barcelona.
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule discovered during a recent medical examination.
What's confirmed
- “Having suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during yesterday’s match against FC Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo surgery in the coming days,” PSG said in a statement.
- Kvaratskhelia and 32-year-old Marquinhos were replaced on the hour mark at the Parc des Princes, where two-time defending champions PSG won 4-2 for a third straight win in the competition.
- Kvaratskhelia landed awkwardly after sprinting back to make a tackle on Xavi Espart early in the second half and looked in severe pain as he clutched his knee.
- The France star, who scored six goals at the World Cup, struggled with injuries last season and had been beset by leg muscle injuries at his previous club Barcelona.
- Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a triple injury setback after their stunning Champions League win over Barcelona, with star players Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos forced out of action in the coming weeks.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was making his first start of the season in the Champions League Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery for the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he suffered in Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday, the French champions have announced.
- Recovery from ACL surgery typically takes between six and nine months, meaning the 25-year-old Georgia international can at best hope to return for the closing stages of the season.
- The injury happened in PSG's 4-2 win over Barcelona; ruled out for months.
- PSG and Barcelona were level at 2-2 heading into the final 10 minute at Parc des Princes before the hosts scored twice late on to maintain their winning start to their Champions League defence.
- PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN COULD be without Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the rest of the season after the winger tore his ACL in the Champions League win against Barcelona and Ousmane Dembélé faces weeks out too, the club said on Wednesday.
- The club said Dembélé, the current Ballon d’Or holder, and influential Brazilian central defender Marquinhos will both be sidelined for “several weeks” with thigh injuries they suffered in the win against Barcelona.
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- But Kvaratskhelia hasn’t shown much interest in escaping the joys of his Parisian footballing life, with his father Badri Kvaratskhelia confirming his son had no interest in a move before the summer window even began, and Fabrizio Romano also pushing PSG’s adamancy that the player will remain at the club.
- “That’s the sort of player who would certainly be better for you on the left-hand side.” But as Parlour predicted in June, Arsenal didn’t capture the elusive Kvaratskhelia, and now it feels as though the opportunity is gone whilst the winger takes on the long battle of getting himself back fit.
- Anthony Gordon has delivered a remarkably candid assessment of Barcelona's high-stakes Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledging that the reigning champions remain the gold standard in Europe.
- Former England midfielder Joe Cole has lavished praise on Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Fabian Ruiz after the Spaniard struck late to sink Barcelona at the Parc des Princes.
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- Kvaratskhelia’s performances in last season’s Champions League means he is likely to place highly in next week’s Ballon d’Or awards, after finishing 12th in the voting last year.
- PSG said in a statement Wednesday that Kvaratskhelia will have an operation in the coming days and that Dembélé (left thigh) and Marquinhos (right thigh) both face several weeks out.
- PARIS, France: Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season’s Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinched a dramatic comeback victory over Villarreal.
- The home team continued to press, though, and Lucas Hernandez restored their advantage 18 minutes from time with a brilliant header, shortly after former Barcelona forward Torres hit the post.
- Sarkodie speaks on Yvonne Nelson and claims he disrespects women in Serwaa Amihere chat Despite the setback, the PSG star said he had accepted his situation as part of God’s plan.
- Kvaratskhelia has emerged as one of the world’s leading forwards since joining the French champions from Napoli for £59million plus add-ons in January 2025.