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PSG win Coupe de France, but lose their secret weapon before Champions League Final
@Source: indiatimes.com
Paris Saint-Germain may have added another trophy to their cabinet with a 3-0 win over Stade de Reims in the Coupe de France final, but the victory came with a troubling twist. Star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, expected to start, was ruled out just before kickoff, and his absence could have major consequences for PSG’s biggest game of the season.Kvaratskhelia’s sudden exit raises alarmKvaratskhelia, who has been a game-changer for PSG since arriving from Napoli in January, was pulled from the lineup due to illness. According to reports, he left the stadium before the match ended. While PSG cruised to victory with goals from Ousmane Dembélé and a brace from Bradley Barcola, Kvaratskhelia’s health now becomes a top concern ahead of their Champions League final against Inter Milan on May 31.Also Read: Milan’s 2-0 win over Monza fails to silence furious fans, who’s really in trouble?A key piece missing?The Georgian international has quickly become vital to PSG’s attack. His pace, creativity, and fearless dribbling style balanced a team adjusting to life after Kylian Mbappé’s departure. Kvaratskhelia was central to their semi-final success against Borussia Dortmund, and his four goals and five assists in just a few months with the club prove his impact.Without him, Luis Enrique may have to adjust his setup. While Barcola and Dembélé shined in the final, neither consistently offers the unpredictability and direct threat Kvaratskhelia brings.PSG’s Champions League dream at stakePSG is chasing its first-ever UEFA Champions League title. The Coupe de France victory marked its third domestic trophy of the season, completing a treble, but the club’s ambitions go beyond French borders. The showdown with Inter Milan could define the season, and even the legacy of this era.If Kvaratskhelia fails to recover in time, PSG’s depth will face its ultimate test. Enrique has options, but losing a player who thrives in big matches could shift momentum.Can PSG overcome the setback?The next few days will be crucial. The medical team will be working around the clock to bring Kvaratskhelia back to fitness. His presence could be the difference between heartbreak and history. For now, after the victory over Reims, PSG fans are celebrating another trophy, but with one eye nervously fixed on May 31.
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