PSG’s Kvaratskhelia set for months out with torn ACL

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: France
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PSG’s Kvaratskhelia set for months out with torn ACL

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia needs surgery after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during PSG’s 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Georgia winger left the pitch just before the hour mark, with no apparent contact. PSG also said forward Ousmane Dembele and defender Marquinhos will miss several weeks with thigh injuries. Kvaratskhelia helped PSG win back-to-back European titles and is among the contenders for the Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded on Monday.

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