PSG’s Kvaratskhelia to have surgery after rupturing ACL
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after tearing the ACL in his right knee during PSG’s Champions League win over Barcelona. The club has not given a return date.
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Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will have surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Tuesday’s 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona, the club has confirmed. PSG have not said when he is expected to return. [1]
The 25-year-old was making his first start of the season in the competition when he was injured in a challenge with Xavi Espart. Unable to put weight on his right leg, he was substituted in the 59th minute. [1]
The Georgia international has made 11 appearances for PSG this season. The club also said Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos would be out for “a few weeks” with thigh injuries. [1]
PSG came from 2-2 to score twice in the final 10 minutes against Barcelona, maintaining their winning start to their Champions League title defence. They are top of the table after three matches. [1]
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