PSG Star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Tears
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PSG Star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Tears Cruciate Ligament, Faces Long Absence

Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona was marred by a serious injury. Winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, often mentioned as a Ballon d’Or contender, tore the cruciate ligament in his right knee.

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He will now undergo surgery and will be out for a long time, PSG announced on its website.

The injury occurred in a collision with Barcelona's Xavi Espar, and Kvaratskhelia took a direct hit to his right knee.

This season, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has scored one goal and provided one assist in seven league matches for PSG.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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