Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery on his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament following a Champions League match injury. The 25-year-old sustained the injury during a challenge with Xavi Espart and was unable to put weight on his right leg as he was substituted in the 59th minute. PSG have not provided a timeline for his return to action. Kvaratskhelia has featured 11 times this season. PSG also confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos will be absent for a "few weeks" due to injuries. Barcelona, who were level at 2-2, won the match 4-2. PSG sits top of the table with three wins from three matches.
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Barcelona's victory in the Champions League match 4-2.: Barcelona's victory in the Champions League match 4-2.
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Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
Kvaratskhelia sustained the injury during a challenge with Xavi Espart and was unable to put weight on his right leg as he was substituted in the 59th minute of the Champions League tie.
PSG have not put a timeline on his return to action.
Kvaratskhelia, 25, helped PSG win back-to-back Champions League titles following his move to the French capital from Napoli in January 2025.
The Georgia international has featured 11 times for PSG this season.
The club also confirmed 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 heading into the final 10 minute at Parc des Princes before the hosts scored twice late on to maintain their winning start to their Champions League defence. They sit top of the table with three wins from three matches.
Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo surgery on a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee after sustaining an injury during a Champions League match against Barcelona. The Georgian winger was unable to continue playing following a twist to his knee, which led to his exit from the game. Meanwhile, Ousmane Dembele is also facing an injury that requires treatment, with the defender being substituted due to a similar issue.
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