Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvarastkhelia seriously injured in knee against FC Barcelona
Victim of a ruptured anterior ligament in his right knee against FC Barcelona, the Georgian PSG striker will have surgery and will miss many months of competition.
Quick Look
- Paris Saint-Germain have announced that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is suffering from a ruptured anterior ligament in her right knee.
- Injured against FC Barcelona, the Georgian will have surgery and will be absent for many months.
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Why It Matters
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia injured his right knee during a Champions League match between PSG and FC Barcelona.
PSG's evening against FC Barcelona on Tuesday October 20 seemed ideal, it now takes a completely different turn.
The Parisian club announced on Wednesday October 21 that Khvicha Kvarastkhelia suffered from a rupture of the anterior ligament in his right knee which occurred during contact with Barça player Xavi Espar.
The Georgian player, key in the quest for the Champions League double, will have surgery and will miss many months of competition.
This is the first very hard blow in the 2026-2027 season for the reigning French and European champion.
Kvaratskhelia had to give up his place in the 59th minute, unable to put his foot on the ground.
The worst was to be feared, and it is confirmed for the squad of coach Luis Enrique.
The 25-year-old, who arrived in the capital in January 2025, quickly became one of the main offensive dynamites of Paris Saint-Germain, author of 19 goals and 11 assists in all competitions last season.
Kvaratskhelia was replaced on Tuesday evening by French international Maghnes Akliouche, who arrived during the last transfer window and who could be called upon to quickly take on more responsibilities.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What will be the exact recovery time for the player?
- Will PSG recruit a replacement during the transfer window?
