PSG Bolster Midfield Options for Barcelona Trip, Kvaratskhelia Ruled Out Through Injury

Key Takeaways:

• Paris Saint-Germain will have all three of their principal midfielders available for tomorrow’s Champions League fixture against Barcelona
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is sidelined with a left leg muscle injury and will not feature at the Lluís Companys Stadium
• The second round match will begin at 21:00 on Wednesday in Barcelona

Squad Selection and Injury Developments

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed a 20-man travelling squad ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Champions League encounter away to Barcelona. The announcement brings both encouraging and disappointing updates on the club’s injury situation.

In a boost for manager Luis Enrique, the group features all three of his regular midfield starters. Fabián Ruiz and João Neves, each previously sidelined and absent from the 2:0 triumph over Auxerre owing to injuries, are named in the squad. Vitinha, who picked up a physical issue during that match, has since recovered without any significant concerns and is also cleared to play.

🚨📃| PSG’s squad vs Barcelona :

João Neves, Fabian Ruiz & Vitinha are part of the squad.🇵🇹🇪🇸✅

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is NOT part from the group due to injury.🇬🇪❌#FCBPSG | #UCL 🔴🔵⚔️ pic.twitter.com/HNHKOPNuXu

— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) September 30, 2025

Attacking Setbacks for PSG

However, attacking options remain depleted. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will not make the trip to Spain after sustaining a muscle problem in his left leg last weekend. This latest setback means Kvaratskhelia joins fellow attackers Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué, alongside captain Marquinhos, on the injury list as they continue their respective recoveries.

Fixture Details

The Champions League league-stage clash, forming part of the competition’s second round, will see Barcelona host PSG at the Lluís Companys Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 on Wednesday.