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PSG Seeks to Block Injured Kvaratskhelia from Joining Georgian National Team
PSG faces fresh controversy over Kvaratskhelia’s national team call-up
Location: Paris, Date: October 2025 – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is embroiled in a new dispute as they aim to prevent their star player, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, from joining the Georgian national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to his injury.
Kvaratskhelia’s unexpected call-up despite thigh injury
The Georgian national team has called up Kvaratskhelia for pivotal matches, including an encounter with Spain on October 11. However, the winger is sidelined with a thigh injury sustained in a recent Ligue 1 match against Auxerre. This injury forced him to miss the Champions League clash with Barcelona and the upcoming game against Lille. Medical assessments indicate a recovery period of at least 10 days, making his participation in the national team highly unlikely.
PSG’s cautious approach influenced by past incidents
PSG’s firm stance is shaped by a recent incident during the September international break. Despite notifying the French Football Federation (FFF) about Ousmane Dembélé’s lack of full fitness, the player was fielded by Didier Deschamps and subsequently suffered a thigh injury. This incident has heightened PSG’s vigilance, leading them to be particularly cautious about releasing injured players.
Conflict of interest between club and country
While Georgia views Kvaratskhelia as crucial for their qualification campaign, PSG’s medical team is prioritizing his recovery. The Parisian club is expected to communicate with the Georgian counterparts, emphasizing the necessity for Kvaratskhelia to remain in Paris to complete his rehabilitation. Reports suggest that PSG’s staff is resolute, with no consideration for any scenario other than the player’s continued recovery in the French capital.
