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PSG: Jérôme Rothen castigates Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

After a sparkling vintage which put him among the contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’or, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is off to

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 8:42 AM
PSG: Jérôme Rothen castigates Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Key Things to Know
  • Jérôme Rothen criticized Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on RMC over his recent performances and commitment for Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has faced a recent drop in form after being considered a 2026 Ballon d'Or contender.
  • The winger was substituted against Marseille, with his replacement Ferran Torres scoring seven minutes later.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Paris Saint-Germain player Jérôme Rothen strongly criticized winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on RMC regarding his recent performances and perceived lack of investment. Despite contending for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the 25-year-old Georgian international has suffered a dip in form and struggled to make an impact for PSG in recent weeks.

Kvaratskhelia was substituted during Sunday's match against Marseille, after which his replacement, Ferran Torres, scored within seven minutes. Rothen argued that as a Ballon d'Or contender, Kvaratskhelia must show far greater determination and impact whenever he steps onto the pitch.

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