Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has undergone surgery in Doha after the serious injury he suffered during the Champions League match between PSG and Barcelona on October 20. The Parisian club confirmed in a statement that the intervention was successful and that the player will begin his rehabilitation immediately. In order to prevent the injury from getting worse, coach Luis Enrique decided to remove him from the field at the time the accident occurred, although Kvaratskhelia had to be assisted to leave the field of play.
The injury, which occurred in a collision over the ball with defender Xavi Espart, consisted of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The player, who had finished in sixth place in the final Ballon d'Or standings on Monday, will be practically out of the rest of the season. PSG has indicated that the recovery prognosis exceeds six months, which implies that Kvaratskhelia will not be able to participate in the next Ligue 1 matches or in the group stage of the Champions League.
PSG has stressed that the operation was performed in a clinic in Doha and that the player is under specialized medical care. Although the club has not given a specific return date, the recovery period is expected to be prolonged due to the severity of the injury. The Parisian team has asked fans to support the player during his rehabilitation process, highlighting the importance of his contribution to the club's attack.
Kvaratskhelia, who has been a key player in PSG's attack, will miss not only European competition but also the French league. His absence will be felt in the coming games, as the team will have to reorganize its tactical scheme without the fast and creative winger who has scored goals and assists in recent months. The club has indicated that it will continue to report on the player's health status as his recovery process progresses.
With Kvaratskhelia's injury, PSG faces an additional challenge in its Champions League campaign and in Ligue 1. The Parisian club will have to look for alternatives to fill the void on the right wing and remain competitive in both competitions. Meanwhile, fans await news on the player's progress and the possibility of him returning in the second half of the season.