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PSG Suffers Major Injury Blow: Dembele and Marquinhos Out for Weeks, Kvaratskhelia Faces Season-Ending Injury
Amir Azimi
Injuries

PSG Suffers Major Injury Blow: Dembele and Marquinhos Out for Weeks, Kvaratskhelia Faces Season-Ending Injury

Paris Saint-Germain’s recent 4-2 victory against Barcelona in the Champions League came with a harsh price. The team now deals with significant injuries to key players, complicating their plans for upcoming matches. Coach Luis Enrique faces tough decisions as three main starters are sidelined.

Double Injury Setback at Parc des Princes

The French champions have confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos will be out for several weeks due to injuries sustained during the clash with Barcelona. Despite the win, the medical room is heavily occupied, which casts a shadow over the team’s momentum.

Dembele, vital to PSG’s attacking play this season, had to leave after just 19 minutes, holding his left leg in pain. Initial assessments suggest a serious issue that will keep him off the pitch for approximately three to four weeks, according to Le Parisien. This setback arrives at a crucial moment as PSG aims to stay atop both Ligue 1 and the Champions League standings.

Marquinhos Also Joins Injury List

The situation worsens with captain Marquinhos suffering a right thigh injury during the same game. As a defensive pillar and leader, his absence creates a gap difficult to fill. The club confirmed he will be sidelined for a few weeks, adding pressure on the squad during an intense autumn schedule filled with domestic and European challenges.

For Dembele, the injury not only impacts PSG but also clouds his chances with the French national team. His participation in upcoming international fixtures is now uncertain, raising concerns about his availability for France’s next matches.

Kvaratskhelia’s Season Likely Over

The most severe blow involves Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament after a collision in the 59th minute. PSG confirmed the injury, announcing that he will undergo surgery soon. Recovery from such an injury usually takes at least nine months, which effectively rules him out for the entire 2026-27 season.

On social media, Kvaratskhelia expressed his frustration and sadness: "Not much time has passed, yet one thought keeps circling in my head: why me? I never held anything back."

Upcoming Fixtures

  • Ligue 1: 25 Oct 2026 vs Lyon (21:45)
  • La Liga: 25 Oct 2026 vs Real Madrid (22:00)

Summary of PSG Injury Updates

  • Ousmane Dembele: Left leg injury, out for 3-4 weeks, impacting PSG and France national team.
  • Marquinhos: Right thigh problem, out for a few weeks, leaves defensive leadership gap.
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: Ruptured ACL, season-ending injury, requires surgery and long rehab.

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