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PSG fear Kvaratskhelia may have torn knee ligaments
Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona, but three of its star players did not finish the match on the pitch.
Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came off around the hour mark.
Initial tests have raised fears that he may have torn his knee ligaments.
An MRI on Wednesday is expected to clarify the diagnosis.
Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos were also named among the three PSG stars who did not see the final whistle on the pitch.
The concern for PSG is whether Kvaratskhelia has a serious injury.
The extent of his injury will be clearer after the scan.
Paris Saint-Germain fear Khvicha Kvaratskhelia may have torn his knee ligaments after the match against Barcelona.
The forward left the field around the hour mark.
Initial tests raised concern, according to L'Equipe.
Kvaratskhelia was due to have an MRI on Wednesday to clarify the diagnosis.
Kicker reported that three PSG players did not finish the match on the pitch.
- Who
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Paris Saint-Germain forward.
- What
- PSG fear he may have torn his knee ligaments.
- When
- After the PSG-Barcelona match on Tuesday; an MRI was due on Wednesday.
- Where
- In the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona; the location is not stated.
- Why
- The first tests were concerning after Kvaratskhelia left the field around the hour mark.
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Kvaratskhelia left the field around the hour mark during PSG's match against Barcelona.
Initial tests prompted concern about a possible torn knee ligament.
Kvaratskhelia was due to have an MRI to clarify the diagnosis.
- Player
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Teams
- Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona
- Substitution timing
- Around the hour mark
- Medical scan
- MRI due on Wednesday
- Concern
- Possible torn knee ligaments