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PSG weighs replacements after Kvaratskhelia's ACL tear
October 22, 2026 at 01:00 PM
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has suffered an ACL tear ruling him out for months, prompting Paris Saint-Germain to weigh internal options and a winter signing.
- Kvaratskhelia tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during PSG's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona, leaving the pitch in the 59th minute.
- PSG told Le Parisien that Senny Mayulu and Quentin Ndjantou are valued and will play roles in Luis Enrique's rotation in his absence.
- PSG is considering deploying defender Nuno Mendes in a more advanced position to offset the winger's absence, according to reports.
- PSG has not ruled out signing a left winger in the winter window, with Bayer Leverkusen's Algerian international Ibrahim Maza reported as a target admired by Enrique.
- Kvaratskhelia is expected to undergo surgery within 10 days for the ACL tear he suffered.
- PSG's contract-renewal talks with the winger continue despite the injury, with a new three-year deal (2029-2032) under negotiation and salary terms still to be agreed.


