Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. The recovery period will be very long. There are even fears that he will be out of action for nine months. His season ended in October, and it remains unclear when he will be able to return. The injury occurred during the PSG-Barcelona match and from the first moments it seemed serious. The club announced, or rather confirmed the news. Kvaratskhelia reacted publicly, did not hide and, through a post on Instagram, expressed all his emotions very strongly.
Knee injury and nine months out for Kvaratskhelia
In recent months, he has reached the peak of his career. Dominant and decisive in the Champions League, he was a key element in PSG's second consecutive triumph, with which they won the trophy for the second time in a row. The Ballon d'Or would have been a well-deserved reward, but now it seems difficult for him to even climb the podium.
The start of the season had not been particularly brilliant, but in the PSG-Barcelona match he suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament. Nine months out. A disaster. The game is over. PSG loses him, but football will not be able to see such an extraordinary talent for months.
"I have always asked God to come off the field safe and sound"
On the field he doesn't hide, he always tries the special move, the ingenious and surprising one. He didn't hide off it either. Kvaratskhelia made his voice heard via Instagram. The photo says it all: head down. The words tell the rest: "Many people have asked me about this prayer position. Someone said: 'If all the footballers in the world prayed, every match would end in a draw'. That may be true. But I, before every match I play, have always asked God to leave the field safe and sound."
He then added: "It hasn't been long, but still in my mind is a question that continues to torment me: why me? I have never been spared. Maybe I had prepared for this match in the best way I have ever done in my life, but I was not prepared for this. I understand that God chose me. And if, through what happened, I was able to protect other footballers, then I am ready to face months of sacrifices, pain and tears". His message ends with hope: "I know that I have to come back stronger for the people who always support me. I will not disappoint you. I promise you that I will not waste a second. Thank you all for your support, see you soon".
Message from Kvaratskhelia's wife, Nitsa
Nitsa Tavadze, the wife of the former Napoli player, published a photo of the footballer and wrote a long message of support for Kvaratskhelia. Words that convey true love and commemorate the many years of their journey together, through good and bad: "I know that a person's strength is measured when life tests them in the most difficult moments. I have seen your sacrifices, your discipline, your determination. You have fought silently to become who you are today. I know your heart, your strength and your character. I know that no obstacle will take away what you have built."
He then added: "I am and will be by your side. We have already written extraordinary chapters together and the best are ahead of us. Here begins another climb. We will return stronger than ever. Together."
