PSG forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has expressed his disappointment following his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, questioning why the setback happened to him despite his preparations for the UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona.

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the Georgian international’s injury after their Champions League encounter against Barcelona on Tuesday, with the forward now facing a period on the sidelines.

In a post shared on X by football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Kvaratskhelia opened up about his emotional reaction to the injury, revealing that he had prayed to finish every match without injury.

“Why me? I was not ready for this,” he said.

The 25-year-old said several people had asked him questions about the setback, while others suggested that the match might have ended in a draw if every footballer had prayed before the game.

“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,” he added.

Kvaratskhelia admitted that the injury remained difficult to process, particularly because he believed he had prepared for the match better than ever before.

“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,” he said.

Despite the disappointment, the PSG forward vowed to return stronger, thanking supporters for their encouragement throughout the difficult period.

“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,” he said.