Horror. Kvaratskhelia tore his ACL
Kvaratskhelia's right-knee injury has immediately raised fears of a devastating ACL problem.
Details: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was forced off during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with Barcelona on October 20. The Georgian winger could not continue after hurting his right knee and needed assistance as he left the pitch. Hospital Pass believes the footage shows a mechanism typical of an anterior cruciate ligament injury, although PSG have not announced an official diagnosis.
Hospital Pass points to a very telling movement in the episode: Kvaratskhelia's right knee collapses inward, creating a characteristic valgus position. The channel also notes that slow-motion footage appears to show the tibia moving forward relative to the knee, another sign that can be associated with an ACL injury.
If a complete tear is confirmed, Hospital Pass expects a lengthy absence that could approach a year and believes surgery would be the most likely scenario. However, additional examinations will be crucial. Doctors are expected to assess ligament stability and determine whether there is any possibility of a partial tear that could change the treatment plan.
For now, any definitive verdict would be premature. PSG must complete the necessary scans before confirming the exact nature of the injury and the recovery timeline. It is worth noting that Kvaratskhelia left the match at around the 59th minute with the score at 1-1, while Ousmane Dembélé had already been forced off injured during the first half.
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Steven Perez
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