Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffers knee injury

Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sustained a significant knee injury during a Champions League match against Barcelona on October 21, 2026. The Georgian international was forced to leave the pitch in the 59th minute, shortly after the scoreline reached 1-1, following a collision that left him unable to put weight on his leg. Medical observers have expressed concerns about a potential anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear based on the mechanics of the incident, which involved an inward collapse of the knee.

While some early reports speculate that such an injury could result in an absence of seven to eight months, the club has not yet issued an official diagnosis. The medical staff at PSG is currently awaiting the results of imaging tests to determine the exact nature and severity of the damage.

The match proved costly for the French club, as Kvaratskhelia was not the only player to depart with physical complaints. Marquinhos also left the field during the same sequence of events, while Ousmane Dembele had already been substituted in the first half due to an injury. The team is now awaiting further medical evaluations for all involved players to understand the long-term impact on their season.