Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt another setback ahead of their Champions League campaign, as winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been ruled out of Wednesday’s group stage trip to Barcelona.The Georgian international is sidelined with a suspected thigh injury, the club confirmed on Monday, adding to the growing list of absentees for the defending champions.
Kvaratskhelia, who has been an influential figure in PSG’s attack this season, will undergo further medical assessment to determine the extent of the problem. His absence comes at a crucial time, with Luis Enrique’s side facing one of their toughest fixtures of the group phase at the Camp Nou.The 23-year-old joined PSG in the summer and has quickly established himself as a key option in the frontline, providing goals and creativity.
His injury is a blow to Enrique’s tactical plans as the French champions look to maintain momentum in Europe.PSG are already contending with several fitness concerns, and Kvaratskhelia’s unavailability piles more pressure on the squad as they prepare for the showdown against Barcelona.