Kvicha Kvaratskhelia out for season after knee ligament tear
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed scans show Kvaratskhelia tore ligaments in his right knee during the Champions League home game against Barcelona on October 20, 2026.
October 21, 2026 — Paris Saint-Germain forward and Georgia international Kvicha Kvaratskhelia has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after scans confirmed he tore ligaments in his right knee.
Injury sustained during Champions League home game
The injury occurred on the night of October 20, 2026, during PSG's Champions League home match against Barcelona. Kvaratskhelia was carried off the pitch on a stretcher after suffering the problem, and medical staff immediately feared a serious knee injury.
Today's examinations and imaging returned the worst possible news: a ligament tear in the right knee that ends the winger's campaign. Club sources indicated the diagnosis is definitive and that he will require an extended period of rehabilitation.
Paris Saint-Germain now faces the task of replacing a key attacking player while pursuing its objectives across competitions. The club has stated it will need to find solutions for Kvaratskhelia's absence as it continues to aim for top honors.
The 21-year-old (born in 2003) remains a regular for the Georgia national team and his long-term recovery timeline will determine his availability for international duty. Further updates on surgery or a rehabilitation program are expected from the club medical staff.
By Ognen Dojcinovski
Photo: press material from the event
