Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to have surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the French club have confirmed. The 25-year-old, who was named the Champions League's best player last season, was injured in Tuesday's 4-2 home win over Barcelona.
The European champions have said Kvaratskhelia will have an operation "in the coming days" but gave no timeline for his recovery. The Georgia international posted an emotional statement on Instagram, adding he has wondered 'why me' as he faces a long road to recovery. "I know I have to come back stronger for my people who always have my back, I won't let you down I promise I won't waste a second," he wrote.
The injury raises serious concerns over whether Kvaratskhelia will play again this season, and he will definitely miss PSG's Champions League trip to Aston Villa on December 8. He was nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a stellar campaign in which he helped PSG earn back-to-back Champions League titles as well as Ligue 1 glory.
PSG also lost Ousmane Dembele, the reigning Ballon d'Or holder, and captain Marquinhos to thigh injuries against Barcelona, and Nuno Mendes is also out. The French club's statement says Dembele and Marquinhos "will remain under treatment for the next few weeks". PSG remain top of the 36-team Champions League table after three wins from three, while sitting second in Ligue 1.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing