Paris Saint-Germain have suffered a major injury setback, with three key players facing spells on the sidelines following their 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the third round of the UEFA Champions League league phase.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing the French club's official website, Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has sustained a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.
The 25-year-old is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days. Given the severity of the injury and the lengthy rehabilitation typically required, Kvaratskhelia could miss the remainder of the current season.
Meanwhile, French international Ousmane Dembélé has suffered a left thigh injury. According to PSG's medical update, the attacker will undergo treatment over the coming weeks, although the club has not announced a specific date for his return.
Brazilian defender and team captain Marquinhos has also been ruled out for several weeks after sustaining an injury to his right thigh.
All three players picked up their injuries during PSG's Champions League encounter with Barcelona, which ended in a 4-2 victory for the defending European champions.
Kvaratskhelia's injury represents a particularly significant blow to Luis Enrique's side, potentially depriving the team of one of its most influential attacking players for the rest of the campaign.
The simultaneous absences of Dembélé and Marquinhos will further limit the Spanish coach's options in both attack and defense as PSG continue their domestic and European campaigns.
Despite maintaining a perfect record in the Champions League after three rounds, the Parisian club now face the challenge of managing several important absences during a demanding period of the season.
