PSG’s Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL

Sign InSportsPSG's Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACLBy Stacy Boit · October 21, 2026 · 1 min readSponsored AdParis St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is scheduled for knee surgery following a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sustained during his team’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old Georgia international suffered the injury during a duel with Xavi Espart, requiring his substitution in the 59th minute as he could not put weight on his right leg. PSG has not released a specific recovery timeline.

Addressing his injury on Instagram, Kvaratskhelia wrote that he prays to leave the pitch healthy before every match, noting that despite his extensive preparation, he accepts the challenge ahead.

He stated his commitment to enduring the coming months of hard work, pain, and tears to return stronger for his supporters,promising not to let them down or waste a second. Kvaratskhelia joined PSG from Napoli in January 2025 and has since made 11 appearances this season, contributing to the club’s consecutive Champions League titles.

Additionally, Paris St-Germain confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos will face a few weeks on the sidelines. Dembele sustained a left thigh injury, while Marquinhos suffered an injury to his right thigh.

During the Champions League fixture at the Parc des Princes, PSG and Barcelona were deadlocked at 2-2 until the hosts scored two late goals in the final 10 minutes. The victory preserves PSG’s winning start to their title defense, placing them at the top of the table with three wins from three matches.