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Kvaratskhelia could miss entire season after knee injury

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Paris Saint-Germain’s Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could miss the whole 2026-2027 season after injuring his right knee against Barcelona. Initial reports suggest a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, according to HabariLeo, while the player left the pitch before the end of the match.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Georgian forward for Paris Saint-Germain, could miss the whole 2026-2027 season after injuring his right knee during PSG’s 4-2 victory over FC Barcelona in the Champions League on 20 October. The player left the pitch before the end of the match, HabariLeo reports.

Initial examinations suggest a possible rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. This injury usually requires lengthy treatment, sometimes including surgery, and the length of his absence will depend on its severity and the progress of his rehabilitation. PSG won 4-2 against Barça in this Champions League match, a result also reported in the account of PSG’s victory over Barça.

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