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PSG: what to do with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?

“An insufficient performance for a player of his caliber”. This is how we judged Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s performance against Strasbourg on…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:29 PM
PSG: what to do with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?
Key Things to Know
  • Manu Tournoux questions whether PSG manager Luis Enrique should start the struggling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia against Barcelona.
  • Kvaratskhelia faced heavy media criticism following a poor showing and costly turnover against Strasbourg.
  • Midfielder Vitinha defended Kvaratskhelia ahead of the Champions League fixture, stating form fluctuates naturally.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manu Tournoux examines Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's ongoing dip in form for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their Champions League clash against FC Barcelona. The Georgian forward struggled significantly in a recent Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg, where his turnover led directly to a conceded goal. Consequently, manager Luis Enrique faces a major selection dilemma on whether to start Kvaratskhelia or rely on competitor Désiré Doué on the left wing.

While French media heavily criticized Kvaratskhelia's recent performances, teammate Vitinha publicly defended him, noting that every player experiences performance fluctuations. Tournoux highlights that Kvaratskhelia's defensive work rate could prove crucial to counter Lamine Yamal, especially with left-back Nuno Mendes unavailable.

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