The Aporia · PSG injuries: Kvaratskhelia needs operation for torn ACL, Dembélé and Marquinhos have thigh tears

Paris Saint-Germain suffered significant injuries during their Champions League win over Barcelona, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tearing his ACL and needing surgery, while Ousmane Dembélé and captain Marquinhos will miss several weeks due to thigh muscle tears. The injuries occurred at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night; Kvaratskhelia was hurt during a tackle in the second half, and Dembélé pulled up early in the game. This setback comes as PSG leads Ligue 1, facing Lyon this Sunday.

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a key player for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), will undergo surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during PSG's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona on Tuesday at Parc des Princes. The injury occurred when Kvaratskhelia, 25, made a tackle on Xavi Espart in the 59th minute and was unable to put weight on his right leg afterward.

Additionally, Ousmane Dembélé (left thigh) and Marquinhos (right thigh), both important players for PSG, will be out of action for several weeks. Dembélé left the game in the 19th minute due to a muscle injury, while Marquinhos was substituted in the 58th minute after also suffering a muscle strain.

PSG currently leads Group H with three consecutive wins in this year’s Champions League competition. The club confirmed that Kvaratskhelia will need surgery soon and has not provided an exact timeline for his return to play, while Dembélé and Marquinhos are expected back within a few weeks.

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🔮 PSG said in a statement Wednesday that Kvaratskhelia will have an operation in the coming days and that Dembélé (left thigh) and Marquinhos (right thigh) both face several weeks out. Ballon d’Or winner Dembélé pulled up clutching the back of his left thigh following a run down the left in the 19th minute of Tuesday’s game. Kvaratskhelia landed awkwardly after sprinting back to make a tackle on Xavi Espart early into the second half and looked in severe pain as he clutched his knee. Kvaratskhelia, who can play on both wings, and 32-year-old central defender Marquinhos were both replaced on the hour mark at Parc des Princes, where two-time defending champion PSG won 4-2 for a third straight win in the competition. Marquinhos, who has played more than 500 games since joining PSG in 2013, sat down on the field in the 58th minute and immediately began rubbing the back of his thigh. PSG coach Luis Enrique used Dembélé sparingly in the French league last season and has already rested him twice in Ligue 1 this campaign. The France star, who scored six goals at the World Cup, struggled with injuries last season and the speedy forward had been beset by leg muscle injuries at his previous club Barcelona. The 2024-25 campaign, which led to him winning the men’s Ballon d’Or, saw Dembélé playing 50 games overall in a season for the first time in his career.

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PSG said in a statement Wednesday that Kvaratskhelia will have an operation in the coming days and that Dembélé (left thigh) and Marquinhos (right thigh) both face several weeks out. Ballon d’Or winner Dembélé pulled up clutching the back of his left thigh following a run down the left in the 19th minute of Tuesday’s game. Kvaratskhelia landed awkwardly after sprinting back to make a tackle on Xavi Espart early into the second half and looked in severe pain as he clutched his knee. Kvaratskhelia, who can play on both wings, and 32-year-old central defender Marquinhos were both replaced on the hour mark at Parc des Princes, where two-time defending champion PSG won 4-2 for a third straight win in the competition. Marquinhos, who has played more than 500 games since joining PSG in 2013, sat down on the field in the 58th minute and immediately began rubbing the back of his thigh. PSG coach Luis Enrique used Dembélé sparingly in the French league last season and has already rested him twice in Ligue 1 this campaign. The France star, who scored six goals at the World Cup, struggled with injuries last season and the speedy forward had been beset by leg muscle injuries at his previous club Barcelona. The 2024-25 campaign, which led to him winning the men’s Ballon d’Or, saw Dembélé playing 50 games overall in a season for the first time in his career.

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PSG injuries: Kvaratskhelia needs operation for torn ACL, Dembélé and Marquinhos have thigh tears · assertive framing

Paris Saint-Germain paid a high price for its thrilling Champions League win over Barcelona with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tearing the ACL in his right knee and Ousmane Dembélé and captain Marquinhos both tearing thigh muscles. asserted

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PSG injuries: Kvaratskhelia needs operation for torn ACL, Dembélé and Marquinhos have thigh tears

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