Paris Saint-Germain has announced the details of the injury sustained by its Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the match against Barcelona yesterday, in the UEFA Champions League. The match ended with the player suffering a severe injury that may keep him out of action for a long time.
The Parisian club revealed in an official statement that medical examinations proved Kvaratskhelia sustained a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. They confirmed he will undergo surgery in the coming days to prepare for the start of his treatment and rehabilitation phase.
Paris Saint-Germain has not set a return date for the player, as the club awaits the surgery and a precise evaluation of his condition before determining the duration of his absence and the rehabilitation program he will undergo in the coming period.
According to circulating reports, the Georgian star is expected to be sidelined for a period ranging between 6 and 9 months, which threatens to end his current season prematurely. This is a painful blow to Paris Saint-Germain, which will lose one of its most important offensive weapons during the upcoming stage.