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PSG suffer triple injury blow after win over Barcelona

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PSG suffer triple injury blow after win over Barcelona
Photo: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has played a key role in PSG's attack [File: Teresa Suarez/AP Photo]

Paris Saint‑Germain have lost three key players to injury following their 4‑2 Champions League victory over Barcelona. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will be sidelined for months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos both sustained thigh muscle tears and will miss several weeks. PSG said Kvaratskhelia landed awkwardly while making a tackle on Xavi Espart early in the second half and was in severe pain as he clutched his knee. Dembele pulled up clutching the back of his left thigh after a run in the 19th minute, while Marquinhos suffered a right thigh injury. Both were replaced at the hour mark at Parc des Princes. The match, which saw PSG win their third straight Champions League game, ended with the French side level on points with Lyon at the top of the Ligue 1 table. The club will host Lyon on Sunday.

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