Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia went off with a knee injury. GOAL reported, citing Foot Mercato and L'Equipe, that initial examinations after the match had alarmed those close to the player, who fear a cruciate ligament tear.
Collision and substitution
Kvaratskhelia limped off the Parc des Princes pitch after a heavy collision with Barcelona's Xavi Espart. He was substituted in the 59th minute.
Initial concern after the match
GOAL reported, citing Foot Mercato and L'Equipe, that the initial examinations carried out after the match had alarmed those close to the player. No final diagnosis had been reached.
Further tests pending
Paris Saint-Germain management preferred to wait for the results of further examinations before saying anything publicly. An MRI scan was scheduled to pinpoint the exact nature of the injury and how long Kvaratskhelia could be sidelined. Paris Saint-Germain have since said Kvaratskhelia ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will undergo surgery, with BBC Sport and Reuters reporting that he is likely to miss the rest of the season.