Paris Saint-Germain confirm Kvaratskhelia ruptured ACL

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during their Champions League victory against Barcelona, according to ESPN. The injury leaves the club short of attacking options just as Marquinhos and Ousmane Dembélé are also sidelined with muscular injuries, GOAL reports. PSG sit first in the UEFA Champions League table on 9 points, and their next Ligue 1 fixture is against OL on 25 Oct 2026. GOAL says the club are now studying a French Football Federation clause.

What has PSG confirmed about Kvaratskhelia's injury?

ESPN reported that Paris Saint-Germain confirmed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament. The injury happened during the club's Champions League victory against Barcelona, a detail also carried by GOAL. The club's confirmation is the firm part of this story.

GOAL adds that the rupture requires urgent surgical intervention. Neither outlet gives a return date in the material available, so any timeline for the player remains unconfirmed for now. Everything beyond the diagnosis and the need for surgery is yet to be reported.

Who else is injured at Paris Saint-Germain?

According to GOAL, Marquinhos and Ousmane Dembélé are sidelined with muscular injuries, and that comes on top of the loss of Kvaratskhelia. GOAL describes PSG's squad as stretched thin.

GOAL also reports that Kvaratskhelia's absence threatens Luis Enrique's tactical system. The attacking options it names are Bradley Barcola and Gonçalo Ramos. The outlet does not say in its report who will start, so team selection for the next match remains a matter for the club to decide.

What is the Joker clause PSG are studying?

GOAL reports that PSG are studying the French Football Federation's 'Joker player' clause. According to GOAL, the clause allows a club to sign a Ligue 1 or L2 player between transfer windows.

GOAL also says PSG consider using it to sign a prominent French league star, and that they want to avoid a free agent signing in search of an immediate high-quality solution. These are reports of options under consideration, not confirmed plans, and no signing has been confirmed.

How are PSG doing in the Champions League and what is next?

Paris Saint-Germain sit first in the UEFA Champions League table, with a record of played 3, won 3, drawn 0 and lost 0. Paris Saint-Germain have a goal difference of +9 and 9 points.

PSG's next Ligue 1 fixture is against OL on 25 Oct 2026, according to GOAL, and PSG will have to face it without Kvaratskhelia. GOAL says PSG's board prioritise immediate tactical stability over long-term solutions, which helps explain the interest in a quick fix.