The winger was one of three PSG players injured during the 4-2 victory at the Parc des Princes, with the club confirming the extent of the damage on Wednesday.
PSG have suffered a major injury blow after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Tuesday night’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona.
The winger will undergo surgery in the coming days after PSG confirmed the extent of the damage on Wednesday morning.
No recovery timetable has been announced, although the injury seems likely to end his season.
Kvaratskhelia was hurt shortly before the hour mark while challenging Barcelona defender Xavi Espart. His right knee appeared to twist awkwardly and he went down in considerable pain.
After receiving treatment, the Georgian needed assistance to leave the pitch and was unable to put weight on his right leg. He was substituted in the 59th minute.
Initial reports raised fears that Kvaratskhelia had suffered an ACL tear while further assessment was carried out. PSG have now confirmed the diagnosis.
“Having suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during yesterday’s match against FC Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery in the coming days,” they announced on their website.
The injury compounded what proved to be a costly evening for PSG despite their victory at the Parc des Princes, with two more key players suffering thigh problems during the same match.
Ousmane Dembélé pulled up after a run down the left in the 19th minute, clutching the back of his left thigh.
He immediately indicated that he needed to come off and was replaced by Ferran Torres around the 20-minute mark.
Dembélé was at least able to walk from the pitch without assistance, but PSG have confirmed that he will require treatment over the coming weeks.
Marquinhos then went down in the 58th minute and immediately began rubbing the back of his right thigh.
He was substituted alongside Kvaratskhelia shortly before the hour.
Unlike his team-mate, Marquinhos was able to leave the pitch under his own power, although PSG have confirmed another spell on the sidelines as he will also “remain in treatment for the coming weeks.”
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