PSG confirm Kvaratskhelia ruptured ACL, surgery planned

Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is set to undergo surgery in the coming days, the club said Wednesday. PSG did not give a recovery timetable, leaving his return date unknown. The injury occurred during PSG’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona on October 20. Kvaratskhelia was forced off shortly before the hour mark after hurting his knee. The club’s announcement confirmed the diagnosis and planned operation, but did not say whether he would miss the rest of the season. Reports that the 25-year-old is likely to be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign are projections based on typical recovery periods after ACL surgery, not a timetable issued by PSG. Such recoveries can take several months, but the club has not specified how long Kvaratskhelia’s rehabilitation is expected to last. His injury came amid a difficult evening for PSG’s squad. Ousmane Dembélé and captain Marquinhos also left the match with thigh injuries. PSG said both players would remain under treatment for the coming weeks. The update did not provide further recovery dates for either player. The result over Barcelona...