PSG says Kvaratskhelia ruptured ACL and will have surgery

Paris Saint-Germain said winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the Champions League match against Barcelona and will undergo surgery in the coming days. The club has not announced how long he will be unavailable, while reports that he is likely to miss the rest of the season have not been confirmed in its medical update. The injury occurred during PSG’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday, October 20. Kvaratskhelia left the field shortly before the hour mark. Match accounts said he was unable to put weight on his right leg as he was helped off. PSG’s medical update, issued Wednesday, also said forward Ousmane Dembélé had a left-thigh injury and would remain under treatment for the next few weeks. Captain Marquinhos sustained a right-thigh injury and would also remain under treatment for the next few weeks. The club did not provide further details about either player’s recovery. The three injuries came during a significant win for PSG, which had made it three victories from three matches in this Champions League campaign, according to reports. Kvaratskhelia’s injury, in particular, raises questions about his availability...