PSG's Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery for ruptured ACL

Summarised from 6 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 12:03 · Archive

Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during a 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona on Tuesday and will undergo surgery.

Paris St-Germain suffered a triple injury blow during their 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona on Tuesday evening at the Parc des Princes. Most serious of the injuries is that of winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the match.

The 25-year-old Georgian twisted his knee during a challenge and was substituted in the 59th minute, unable to put any weight on his right leg as he was helped from the pitch. PSG confirmed that Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery in the coming days, though the club has not provided a timeline for his return. The injury is likely to rule him out for the remainder of the season.

Kvaratskhelia had a strong previous campaign, helping PSG win back-to-back Champions League titles and Ligue 1 glory. He was named Champions League player of the season and joined PSG from Napoli in January 2025. He has featured 11 times for PSG this season.

The club also confirmed that Ousmane Dembélé suffered a left thigh injury and captain Marquinhos injured his right thigh during the Barcelona match. Both players were substituted and will remain under treatment for the next few weeks. Dembélé was forced off in the 19th minute while Marquinhos was replaced around the hour mark.

Despite the injuries, PSG secured an impressive 4-2 victory to maintain their perfect record in the Champions League this season with three wins from three matches. The hosts were level with Barcelona at 2-2 heading into the final 10 minutes before scoring twice late on.

PSG sit top of the Champions League standings as defending champions. The injury to Kvaratskhelia will represent a significant setback to the club's pursuit of a third consecutive European title, with the winger emerging as one of the world's leading forwards since his move to the French capital.

How it is being reported

• Major PSG star suffers season ending injury in huge blow to third straight Champions League winThe winger was taken off just before the hour mark in PSG's win over BarcelonaMirror Sport · 21 Oct, 12:02
• Kvaratskhelia, Dembele and Marquinhos out injured after PSG’s winKvaratskhelia out for months with a torn ACL in his right knee, while Dembele and Marquinhos suffer thigh muscle tears.Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 11:45
• PSG's Kvaratskhelia set for surgery after ACL rupture in win over BarcaParis Saint-Germain winger Kvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to have surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the French club have confirmed.Sky Sports · 21 Oct, 11:12
• PSG's Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACLParis St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo knee surgery after suffering a knee injury during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.BBC News · 21 Oct, 10:49
• PSG rocked as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffers season-ending ACL injuryKvaratskhelia ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during PSG’s 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday nightIndependent Sport · 21 Oct, 10:42
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sustains ACL rupture in most serious of three PSG injuriesKvaratskhelia to undergo surgery on right knee Dembélé and Marquinhos out for weeks Paris St Germain’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the Champions League win over Barcelona . Kvaratskhelia twisted the knee during PSG’s 4-2 victory on Tuesday and was helped off the pitch just before the hour, with the Georgian winger unable to put any weight on his right leg. Continue reading...The Guardian · 21 Oct, 10:42

In this story: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia · Paris St-Germain · Barcelona · Ousmane Dembélé · Marquinhos · Georgia

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