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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia undergoes successful ACL surgery, faces long recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:47 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia undergoes successful ACL surgery, faces long recovery

Summary

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has successfully undergone ACL repair surgery following his injury sustained against Barcelona. The procedure was confirmed by PSG on October 28, 2026. He now embarks on a rehabilitation journey expected to take 6 to 10 months, which means he is unlikely to return to play this season. PSG management does not anticipate making a January signing to cover for his absence, indicating confidence in the existing squad to step up. Kvaratskhelia had expressed his frustration on social media about the situation before surgery.

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By the Numbers

•Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruptured his ACL in a match against Barcelona.
•The surgery took place successfully, with rehabilitation set to last 6-10 months.
•PSG does not plan to sign a replacement for Kvaratskhelia in January.
•Kvaratskhelia had previously shared his feelings of despair post-injury.

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1:47 PMYahoo Sports — PSG star has “successful” surgery and begins 6-10 month road to recovery

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has had his ACL repair surgery, and can now being his road to recovery through rehab and physio.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred s...
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