Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the 24-year-old forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Georgian national team, spoke at a press conference this Friday while on international duty. He was asked about his expected participation in Saturday night’s World Cup 2026 qualifier against Spain, after recently recovering from an injury picked up just before the international break. He also discussed the team’s mindset going into such a challenging match.
“I want to thank my club, which helped me a lot to be 100% ready for this match. I’ve prepared myself in the best possible way for the upcoming games. The ideal environment was chosen to get ready. It’s great that we’ve had enough time to prepare. The most important thing is that every player feels good. The team will do everything possible to succeed, as long as we still have even a small chance to qualify for the World Cup.”
Kvaratskhelia therefore seems fully fit for the game — something that already looked likely after his brilliant piece of skill in training yesterday. His recovery appears to have gone perfectly, thanks in large part to PSG’s careful management and medical work. It’s also refreshing to see the player express gratitude toward his club.
Now, all eyes turn to Saturday’s test against Spain. Georgia will need both a strong collective effort and a moment of brilliance from Kvaratskhelia to grab a crucial point — or perhaps more — in what promises to be a high-intensity encounter.
