{
  "id": 17876478,
  "title": "Can PSG win a third straight Champions League without injured Kvaratskhelia?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/can-psg-win-a-third-straight-champions-league-without-injured",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T23:39:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1569467/can-psg-win-third-straight-champions-league-without-injured"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paris Saint-Germain's bid for a third straight Champions League title is facing challenges due to injuries to key players. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Georgian star, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is unlikely to return this season. This significant blow to the team raises questions about their strength for another European championship run. Despite the setbacks, coach Luis Enrique remains optimistic, stating that PSG can remain stable even with two or three injuries. However, the club is considering signing a replacement for Kvaratskhelia in the January transfer window. The team has made significant summer signings, including Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres, and Mika Godts, but doubts remain about Ousmane Dembele's fitness after a hamstring injury. The team must now assess whether to bolster their squad further and whether their new signings can fill the void left by Kvaratskhelia.",
  "summary": "PARIS: As Paris Saint-Germain head to Spain to face Villarreal on Tuesday, the French club’s quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title is under threat as injuries to key players raise doubts about the strength of their squad for another tilt at European glory.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}