PSG Suffers Triple Injury Blow After Champions League Win Over Barcelona
· Sports · Sportstar, Al Jazeera, BBC Sport
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in a UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday, but the victory came with severe roster losses. Forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will undergo surgery in the coming days. Teammates Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos also sustained thigh injuries during the fixture and are expected to miss a couple of weeks. Kvaratskhelia scored 10 goals and provided six assists during PSG's championship run last season, earning a nomination for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The club confirmed the medical diagnoses following the match.
Why it matters
The long-term absence of key players like Kvaratskhelia significantly weakens Paris Saint-Germain's squad depth for upcoming European and domestic fixtures.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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