Fakayejo Paul
Paris Saint-Germain have officially confirmed that star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has successfully undergone surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.
The surgical procedure was performed at the ASPETAR Hospital in Doha, Qatar. The 25-year-old Georgian international will immediately begin his structured rehabilitation program at the medical facility before returning to Paris.
Injury Background & Estimated Timeline
- The Incident:Kvaratskhelia twisted his right knee during the 59th minute of PSG’s 4-2 Champions League win over FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes.
- Recovery Timeline:ACL repair procedures typically require a recovery spell of at least 6 to 7 months.PSG have opted not to set a strict return date, prioritizing a complete recovery.
- Season Impact:The winger faces missing the remainder of the 2026/27 domestic and European season.
- Ceremony Absence:The surgery in Qatar prevented Kvaratskhelia from attending Monday night’s Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium, where he finished 6th overall—the highest-ranked player among PSG’s nine shortlisted nominees.
Luis Enrique’s Tactical Response
Speaking on the club’s injury crisis, head coach Luis Enrique confirmed PSG will assess options ahead of the January transfer window:
“Khvicha will come back stronger, I have no doubt about that… At the start of the season, I said that we are capable of handling everything, even if we suffer important injuries. But we remain open to market opportunities.”