Khvicha Kvaratskhelia out for six to nine months after Champions League injury
Paris Saint-Germain and Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his knee during PSG's Champions League match against Barcelona. He will undergo surgery and is expected to miss six to nine months, including Ukraine's Nations League match against Georgia on November 17.
Key points
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia injured his knee in PSG's third-matchday Champions League fixture against Barcelona.
- PSG's medical staff diagnosed a ruptured cruciate ligament.
- The 25-year-old Georgia and PSG winger could miss six to nine months.
- Kvaratskhelia will not play against Ukraine on November 17 in the UEFA Nations League.
- He is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days.
- Kvaratskhelia made 11 club appearances this season, scoring twice and recording one assist.
Why it matters
Kvaratskhelia is Georgia's leading player and a key attacker for PSG. His absence affects Georgia's squad in a closely contested Nations League group and weakens PSG for the remainder of the season and upcoming European matches.
What happened
Kvaratskhelia was injured while challenging for the ball with Javi Espart in PSG's Champions League match against Barcelona. He could not leave the pitch unaided, and PSG's medical staff diagnosed a ruptured cruciate ligament. He is due to undergo surgery and could be sidelined for six to nine months. PSG won the match, in which Ukrainian player Zabarny also featured.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
Ukrainian outlets centered the consequences for Ukraine, noting that Kvaratskhelia would miss the November 17 Nations League match. They also highlighted that he had recently praised the Ukrainian national team.
Background
Before joining PSG, Kvaratskhelia played for Lokomotiv, Rubin and Dinamo Batumi in Russia before moving to Napoli in Italy. Ahead of the international break, the Nations League Group B2 standings were Northern Ireland on eight points, Hungary on seven, Ukraine on four and Georgia on two.