PSG's Kvaratskhelia benched for Man City, linked to Arsenal
The gist
PSG attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was benched for the Manchester City game and is now linked to Arsenal.
His slow start has PSG facing a call on him before Barcelona.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026Kvaratskhelia is on the bench for PSG's Champions League match at Manchester City, with Luis Enrique starting Maghnes Akliouche instead; the decision is described as tactical rather than a fitness issue.
- Oct 19, 2026Reports say Luis Enrique faces a decision over whether to start Kvaratskhelia against Barcelona, with Désiré Doué pushing for the spot.
- Oct 20, 2026Transfer reports link Kvaratskhelia to Arsenal, with ex-Arsenal player Gilles Grimandi saying a deal is unlikely.