PSG Await Kvaratskhelia MRI After Knee Injury in Barcelona Win
Paris Saint-Germain will send Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for an MRI on Wednesday after the winger suffered a serious right-knee injury during Tuesday’s Champions League win over Barcelona.
The Georgia international could not continue after his knee appeared to catch in the turf shortly before the hour mark. Kvaratskhelia had been tracking back to challenge Barcelona full-back Xavi Espart when he went down in clear pain.
- PSG’s medical staff treated Kvaratskhelia on the pitch as he struggled to put weight on his right leg.
- The forward was helped from the field and down the tunnel, with the immediate focus turning from the result to his condition.
- Further examinations were delayed while swelling settled, leaving the club unable to provide an instant diagnosis.
- Wednesday’s scan is expected to establish the extent of the damage and whether an operation will be needed.
ACL concern grows around PSG winger
There is growing concern that Kvaratskhelia may have ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament. No final prognosis has been made, but an ACL tear would almost certainly rule him out for the rest of the season and start a lengthy rehabilitation programme.
The possible loss would hit Luis Enrique’s plans hard. Kvaratskhelia has become a key starter for PSG, combining defensive work off the ball with creativity and end product in attack. His injury came while he was helping his side defensively against Barcelona.
What happens next
- PSG will await the MRI results and issue a medical update after the assessment.
- Luis Enrique may need to reorganise his forward line for the club’s upcoming domestic and European fixtures.
- If ligament damage is confirmed, Kvaratskhelia’s next step will be a decision on surgery and a long-term recovery schedule.
