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PSG star Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery on ruptured ACL, likely to miss rest of season

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Kvaratskhelia had to be helped off the pitch against Barcelona
Kvaratskhelia had to be helped off the pitch against BarcelonaIPA, Independent Photo Agency / Alamy / Profimedia

Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League celebrations after beating Barcelona ⁠turned to dismay when the club confirmed on Wednesday that winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will ‌require knee surgery, likely ending his season in a ‌devastating blow to the champions.

Kvaratskhelia twisted his ‌knee during PSG's 4-2 ⁠win ‌on Tuesday and was helped ​off the pitch just before the ​hour mark, with the Georgian winger unable to ⁠put ​any weight on his leg.

The injury robs PSG of last ⁠season's best player ‌in the competition as they sit top of ​this year's standings with a perfect record of three wins from three games ​as they seek a third straight title.

ACL injuries typically require a recovery period of at ⁠least six ​months.

The 25-year-old scored 10 goals and provided six assists as PSG defended their European crown last season, with his form also earning him ‌a spot on the shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Tuesday's win came at a heavy cost for PSG with reigning Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele limping off in the 19th minute with a thigh injury, while defender Marquinhos also came off with a similar problem.

Dembele's injury is another blow after the ‌Frenchman began the season with four goals ​and six assists in all competitions.

PSG said ‌both Dembele and Marquinhos will remain under treatment for the next few weeks.

Luis Enrique's side are second in Ligue 1 and next play on Sunday against table toppers ⁠Olympique Lyonnais, who ⁠are ahead on ‌goal difference.

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