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PSG's Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery on torn ACL, Dembele out for few weeks

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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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  • Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo surgery on a torn anterior…: 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 l…: 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 def…: 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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Oct 21 : Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the Champions League win over Barcelona, the French club said on Wednesday.

Kvaratskhelia twisted his knee during PSG's 4-2 win on Tuesday and was helped off the pitch just before the hour mark, with the Georgian winger unable to put any weight on his leg.

Meanwhile, Ousmane Dembele was also forced to come off in the 19th minute due to a thigh injury while defender Marquinhos was substituted with a similar injury.

PSG said both players will remain under treatment for the next few weeks.

PSG are top of the standings in the Champions League with three wins from three games.

Original source: www.channelnewsasia.com

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