Khvicha Kvaratskhelia set for surgery after suffering ruptured ACL

Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during Tuesday's 4-2 win over Barcelona. The 25-year-old sustained the injury following a challenge with Xavi Espart and was forced off in the 59th minute of the Champions League tie.

PSG have not yet provided a specific timeline for his return. Kvaratskhelia has been a vital part of the squad since his January 2025 move from Napoli, contributing to back-to-back Champions League titles for the French side. He has made 11 appearances this season.

The club also confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos will be sidelined for a few weeks due to thigh injuries sustained in the same match. PSG secured the late victory at Parc des Princes, scoring twice in the final ten minutes to maintain their perfect record in the competition.

The win keeps PSG at the top of the table with three victories from three matches, though the injury setbacks present a significant challenge for the squad moving forward.