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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sustains ACL rupture in most serious of three PSG injuries

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. Kvaratskhelia twisted ⁠the knee during PSG’s 4-2 ​victory on ‌Tuesday and was ‌helped off the…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:42 AM
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sustains ACL rupture in most serious of three PSG injuries
Key Things to Know
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after rupturing his right ACL in PSG's 4-2 win against Barcelona.
  • Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos both suffered thigh injuries during the match and will miss several weeks.
  • Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in the Champions League fixture.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia requires surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in his right knee during Tuesday's 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona. The Georgian international landed awkwardly while attempting a tackle on Xavi Espart and had to be assisted off the pitch before the hour mark.

The injury compounded a costly night for manager Luis Enrique, as both Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos were also substituted with thigh injuries and will receive treatment for several weeks. Meanwhile, Barcelona lodged a formal complaint to UEFA regarding a provocative banner and offensive chants from the home supporters.

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