Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed a major injury blow with winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. The 25-year-old Georgian international picked up the severe injury during PSG‘s 4-2 home victory over FC Barcelona in Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League.
Kvaratskhelia is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days, with the club anticipating a minimum six-month lay-off. This significant setback will keep the talented winger out of action for a considerable period, impacting manager Luis Enrique‘s squad options.
Dembélé and Marquinhos Also Sidelined
The Champions League clash against Barcelona proved costly for PSG beyond Kvaratskhelia’s injury. Forward Ousmane Dembélé and defender Marquinhos also sustained injuries during the match and are expected to be out for several weeks.
Dembélé suffered a left thigh injury early in the first half while chasing a ball and will require treatment for the coming weeks. Brazilian centre-back Marquinhos picked up a right thigh strain in the second half of the same encounter. Both players are now set for weeks on the sidelines, further depleting PSG’s squad depth.
Impact on PSG’s Campaign
The triple injury blow comes at a critical juncture for Paris Saint-Germain as they navigate their domestic league and the demanding UEFA Champions League campaign. While the 4-2 win over Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side was a positive result, the immediate aftermath presents a challenge for Luis Enrique, who will need to adapt his team selections in the absence of these key players.
The long-term absence of Kvaratskhelia, coupled with the short-to-medium term unavailability of Dembélé and Marquinhos, will test the depth and resilience of the Parisian squad in the weeks and months ahead.