{
  "id": 15868283,
  "title": "PSG’s Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery after ACL rupture – Official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/psgs-kvaratskhelia-to-undergo-surgery-after-acl-rupture-official",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-21T09:46:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/psgs-kvaratskhelia-to-undergo-surgery-after-acl-rupture-official/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The injury occurred during PSG's UEFA Champions League match against FC Barcelona on Tuesday. Kvaratskhelia suffered the knee injury before the 60-minute mark while attempting to chase down a Barcelona player. Unable to bear weight on his right leg, he was helped off the pitch by medical staff. The diagnosis confirmed initial fears about the severity of the injury, impacting the winger who had been performing well for the French champions. In addition to Kvaratskhelia, forward Ousmane Dembélé and Brazilian defender Marquinhos also suffered injuries during the match. Dembélé strained a muscle in his left thigh during the first half, and Marquinhos injured his right thigh in the second half. Both players will continue under medical care as they recover. The trio of injuries presents a selection challenge for manager Luis Enrique ahead of PSG's upcoming domestic and European games. Kvaratskhelia's rehabilitation timeline will hinge on the outcome of his surgery and subsequent physical therapy, while Dembélé and Marquinhos will remain under observation by the club's medical team.",
  "summary": "Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the club confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/psgs-kvaratskhelia-to-undergo-surgery-after-acl-rupture-official/",
  "key_points": [
    "PSG winger Kvaratskhelia to undergo ACL surgery.",
    "Injury sustained during match against Barcelona.",
    "Dembélé and Marquinhos also injured in same match."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The loss of three key starters in a single match forces Luis Enrique into immediate tactical adjustments and complicates the squad's depth for upcoming domestic and European fixtures.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "PSG's Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery on torn ACL, Dembele out for few weeks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/psgs-kvaratskhelia-to-undergo-surgery-on-torn-acl-dembele-out-for-few",
        "published": "2026-10-21T09:31:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "PSG's Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/psgs-kvaratskhelia-to-have-surgery-on-ruptured-acl",
        "published": "2026-10-21T09:49:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "PSG's Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/psgs-kvaratskhelia-to-have-surgery-on-ruptured-acl-15872445",
        "published": "2026-10-21T10:09:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "PSG’s Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery after ACL rupture – Official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/psgs-kvaratskhelia-to-undergo-surgery-after-acl-rupture-official-15873687",
        "published": "2026-10-21T10:40:33.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}