PSG attempt to block Kvicha Kvaratskhelia call up to Georgia squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers amid injury fears

PSG are heading towards another club-versus-country dispute after the injured Kvaratskhelia was named in Georgia's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. According to a report from Spanish outlet AS, the French champions will attempt to prevent their star forward from joining his national team as he recovers from a thigh injury.

Georgia coach Willy Sagnol included Kvaratskhelia in his squad for crucial matches, starting with a fixture against Spain on October 11. However, the winger is currently sidelined after picking up a thigh injury in last Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Auxerre. The problem forced him to miss the midweek Champions League clash with Barcelona, and he has also been ruled out of Sunday's trip to Lille. Medical reports suggest a recovery period of at least 10 days, making his availability for international duty highly unlikely.

PSG's firm stance is influenced by a recent negative experience during the September international break. The club alerted the French Football Federation (FFF) that Dembele was not fully fit, but the player was used by Didier Deschamps and subsequently suffered a thigh injury. That incident created a dispute between the club and the FFF and has made PSG particularly cautious about releasing players who are carrying injuries.

While Georgia are keen to have their most important player available for what they consider vital qualifying games, PSG's medical staff are focused solely on his recovery. The Parisian club is expected to make contact with their Georgian counterparts to insist that Kvaratskhelia remains in the French capital to complete his rehabilitation. According to reports, the club's staff are not considering "any scenario other than him completing his recovery in Paris."

The immediate future will see discussions between PSG and the Georgian football federation to resolve the standoff. With the match against Spain falling directly within the player’s estimated 10-day recovery period, it is improbable he will feature. The situation adds to a growing injury list for PSG manager Luis Enrique, who is already without Dembele, Desire Doue, and Marquinhos, placing significant strain on his attacking options ahead of a busy schedule.