PSG Fear over Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Injury After Barcelona Win
PSG said the Georgian winger will have surgery after an MRI confirmed a torn anterior cruciate ligament, leaving him likely out for months.
- On Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in the Champions League, but Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tore his ACL and will undergo surgery in the coming days.
- Early in the second half, Kvaratskhelia sustained the injury following a collision with Barcelona defender Xavi Espart and immediately clutched his right knee as he fell to the ground.
- PSG also lost French forward Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos to thigh injuries during the match, while left-back Nuno Mendes remains sidelined after a recent injury. The club has now lost four important first-team players.
- Manager Luis Enrique described the situation as "really bad news," emphasizing that the squad must adapt with key players unavailable. He noted the injuries were the worst part of the game.
- The 25-year-old Kvaratskhelia is expected to miss the remainder of the season, removing a dangerous attacking option as the European campaign gathers momentum. PSG's reigning championship status now faces a significant threat.
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The attacker suffered the rupture of the anterior ligament of the right knee in the match opposite Barcelona.The footballer will be operated in the next few days and will face a recovery that will demand between six and nine months.
The end, aspiring to the Golden Ball, broke the cross ligaments of the right knee before Barcelona and will be inactive for at least six months.
Victory with bitter taste: Khvicha Kvaratskelia has a hard time against Barca. The cruciate ligament is broken, an operation is pending.
Dismay for PSG as star Kvaratskhelia tears ACL
Paris St Germain’s Champions League celebrations after beating Barcelona turned to dismay when the club confirmed on Wednesday that winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will require knee surgery, likely ending his season in a devastating blow to the champions. Kvaratskhelia twisted his right knee during Tuesday’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona and had to be helped off the […]
Khvicha Kvaratskelia had to be replaced prematurely in the victory against Barcelona due to injury. Now the club announces a diagnosis.
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