Paris St-Germain have confirmed that winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in Tuesday’s 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona.
Kvaratskhelia was hurt in a challenge with Xavi Espart and was substituted in the 59th minute after being unable to put weight on his right leg. PSG did not set a timeline for his return.
The 25-year-old Georgia international said on Instagram that he had asked God before every game to leave the field healthy, “but in vain,” and that he thought he had prepared for the match as well as he ever had. He added that he was ready to go through “these months of hard work, pain, tears” and promised to come back stronger.
Kvaratskhelia joined PSG from Napoli in January 2025 and has helped the club win back-to-back Champions League titles. He has made 11 appearances this season.
PSG also confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos will be absent for “a few weeks.” Dembele limped off with a left thigh injury, while Marquinhos injured his right thigh.
PSG and Barcelona were level at 2-2 going into the final 10 minutes at Parc des Princes before the hosts scored twice late on. PSG remain top of the Champions League table with three wins from three matches.
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