Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has vowed to come back strong after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Paris Saint-Germain 's 4-2 win over Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery on the knee issue sustained during the Champions League win, with the Georgian set for a significant spell on the sidelines.
The 25-year-old is not expected to feature again this season, in a devastating blow to the European champions. Kvaratskhelia is among the favourites for Ballon d'Or success next week after inspiring PSG's second straight Champions League title last season.
Kvaratskhelia landed awkwardly after sprinting back to make a tackle and appeared in visible pain as he clutched his injured knee.
In a statement on Instagram , Kvaratskhelia questioned why he has suffered the cruel setback but vowed to come back better than ever.
"Why me? I was not ready for this".
"Many people have asked me questions about this setback, many have said that if all the footballers in the world prayed, the match would end in a draw. That might be true, but before every match I play, I ask God to leave the field unscathed, but in vain."
"It hasn't been long, but it's still in my head - why me, actually? I've never missed anything, probably prepared for this game the best I've ever prepared. I thought I was prepared for everything, but no, and I realize that God has chosen me and if I was protecting the players on another field, I'm ready to go through these months of work, pain, tears."
"I know I have to come back stronger for my people who always support me, I won't let you down, I promise I won't waste a second. Thank you all for your support, see you soon".
