Paris Saint-Germain winger Kvicha Kvaratskhelia is about to have surgical procedure after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the French membership have confirmed.
The 25-year-old, who was named the Champions League’s finest participant final season, was injured in Tuesday’s 4-2 house win over Barcelona.
The European champions have stated Kvaratskhelia may have an operation “within the coming days” however gave no timeline for his restoration.
The harm raises critical issues over whether or not Kvaratskhelia will play once more this season, however he will certainly miss PSG’s Champions League journey to Aston Villa on December 8.
Kvaratskhelia has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a stellar marketing campaign final season as he helped PSG earn back-to-back Champions League titles in addition to Ligue 1 glory.
The Georgia captain’s harm setback is a serious blow for PSG, who’re in pursuit of a 3rd straight Champions League crown.
Kvaratskhelia has emerged as one of many world’s main forwards since becoming a member of the French champions from Napoli for £59m plus add-ons in January 2025.
Dembele and Marquinhos additionally undergo accidents
Ousmane Dembele got here off with an harm towards Barca
PSG additionally misplaced Ousmane Dembele, the reigning Ballon d’Or holder, and captain Marquinhos to harm towards Barca.
The French membership’s assertion says each gamers have thigh accidents and “will stay beneath therapy for the following few weeks”.
One other key participant, Nuno Mendes, can be injured after lacking the win over the Spanish champions following an harm in PSG’s Ligue 1 win at Strasbourg on Saturday.
PSG have been in scintillating kind in Europe this season since defending their title in Might, beating Manchester Metropolis and Barcelona by the identical 4-2 scoreline this month.
Luis Enrique’s facet are high of the 36-team league desk after three wins from three, whereas they sit second in Ligue 1, degree on factors with leaders Lyon.
Dropping Kvaratskhelia makes European domination a lot tougher
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored PSG’s opener in a Tremendous Cup win over Aston Villa earlier this season
Sky Sports activities’ Laura Hunter:
PSG paid a excessive worth for Tuesday’s thrilling Champions League win over Barcelona, dropping captain Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to harm. Sadly for the latter, his season is over.
Not solely is {that a} large disgrace for the supremely gifted Georgian, however a big blow to PSG and followers of soccer extra broadly. Kvaratskhelia is the kind of participant you fortunately pay to look at, whether or not you have got an affinity to PSG or not.
He is performed a key position for the double European champions over the previous two seasons, together with 16 purpose involvements final 12 months, and has earned a spot on the Ballon d’Or shortlist – the recipient of the prize shall be confirmed on Monday.
PSG after all have loads of expertise to cowl the 25-year-old’s absence. Need Doue is doing marvellous issues this season and I additionally like what Maghnes Akliouche presents. However it is a setback for Luis Enrique.
It will not finish PSG’s probabilities of a well-known European three-peat. But it surely makes the duty a lot tougher.