PSG's Georgian star will go under the knife after a ruptured ACL suffered in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain's big night against Barcelona has come at a heavy price. Winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, the knee injury he picked up in Tuesday's 4-2 win.
The Georgian was one of the most exciting attackers in the PSG frontline, and his direct dribbling and end product have made him a threat all season. Losing him to a long-term knee injury is a major setback for Luis Enrique's side, however good the result was.
ACL ruptures usually mean a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with rehabilitation measured in months rather than weeks. An exact timeline for Kvaratskhelia's return has not been laid out, and it will depend on how the surgery goes and how his recovery progresses.
PSG now have to reshape their attacking options. The Parisians will hope their depth carries them through the rest of the campaign while one of their key creators works his way back to full fitness.
