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'Why me?': Khvicha Kvaratskhelia responds to PSG injury blow as season ended early

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Tanner, J. (2026, October 21). 'Why me?': Khvicha Kvaratskhelia responds to PSG injury blow as season ended early. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/kvaratskhelia-injury-update-acl-psg-b1301756.html

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG's Georgian winger and Ballon d'Or nominee, will miss the rest of the season due to an ACL injury sustained during a Champions League match against Barcelona on Tuesday. In his social media statement, Kvaratskhelia expressed disbelief over the timing of his injury despite feeling well-prepared for the game. The surgery is imminent, and full recovery from such injuries typically takes between nine to twelve months.

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a 25-year-old Georgian winger for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), will undergo knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during PSG's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona on Tuesday. The injury occurred in the 59th minute when Kvaratskhelia landed awkwardly while attempting a tackle on Xavi Espart and could not put weight on his right leg, forcing him to leave the game.

PSG, who now lead their group with three consecutive wins, also reported that Ousmane Dembélé (left thigh) and Marquinhos (right thigh) will be out for several weeks. The club stated that Kvaratskhelia's surgery is imminent but did not provide a return-to-play timeline.

Kvaratskhelia had joined PSG from Napoli in January 2025 and helped the team win back-to-back Champions League titles, appearing in 11 matches this season before his injury. The setback significantly impacts PSG’s prospects of defending their European crown for a third straight year.

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PSG’s hopes of winning the Champions League for a third straight season have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed that Kvaratskhelia will go under the knife in the coming days after suffering an ACL injury. asserted

Kvaratskhelia → win → injury

A statement on the club’s website read: “Having suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during yesterday’s match against FC Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo surgery in the coming days.” The Georgian winger was forced off shortly before the hour mark in PSG’s 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday. In a statement posted on social media, Kvaratskhelia was left questioning how he had been so unfortunate. asserted

he → read → media

Kvaratskhelia shared: “Why me? asserted

Kvaratskhelia → share → ?

“Many people have asked me questions about this setback, many have said that if all the footballers in the world prayed, the match would end in a draw. asserted

match → ask → draw

That might be true, but before every match I play, I ask God to leave the field unscathed, but in vain. uncertain

I → play → field

Read More “It hasn't been long, but it's still in my head - why me, actually? asserted

it → read → head

I've never missed anything, probably prepared for this game the best I've ever prepared. asserted

I → miss → game

“I thought I was prepared for everything, but no, and I realise that God has chosen me and if I was protecting the players on another field, I'm ready to go through these months of work, pain, tears. asserted

I → think → work

“I know I have to come back stronger for my people who always support me, I won't let you down, I promise I won't waste a second. asserted

I → know → second

The Ballon d’Or nominee twisted his knee after chasing Barcelona’s Xavi Espart and was unable to put weight on his right leg as he was helped off the field. asserted

he → twist → field

After surgery, complete rehabilitation for an ACL rupture can take between nine to 12 months. asserted

rehabilitation → take → months

“We have to wait until tomorrow to know exactly, after the tests they will undergo. asserted

they → have → tests

But three injuries, three very important players, it’s the worst news. asserted

it → ’ → ?

But that’s how high-level football is.” asserted

football → ’ → ?

'Why me?': Khvicha Kvaratskhelia responds to PSG injury blow as season ended early

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