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PSG winger Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery for ACL injury

Golazo Newsroom · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:31

PSG winger Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery for ACL injury
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  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered an ACL rupture in his right knee.
  • The injury occurred during PSG's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona.
  • Teammates Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos are also sidelined for several weeks.

Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is scheduled for surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The French club officially confirmed the diagnosis following the player's withdrawal during Tuesday's Champions League match against Barcelona.

Kvaratskhelia sustained the injury while twisting his knee during the 4-2 victory. The Georgian international was assisted off the pitch shortly before the hour mark, appearing unable to bear weight on the affected leg.

The club also confirmed that teammates Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos have sustained injuries and are expected to be unavailable for several weeks.

Data source: Sky Sports, The Guardian, Foto: Paté kroute / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:31

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