Kvaratskhelia suffers serious knee injury

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a key player for Paris Saint-Germain, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during PSG's match against FC Barcelona on Tuesday. The injury is expected to keep him out for the rest of the season, which will likely affect the team's performance.

Impact on PSG's season

Kvaratskhelia had been crucial to PSG's success last season, helping them win the Champions League. However, he has had a slow start to the current campaign, and his absence is now expected to create a significant void in the team's attacking options.

Luis Enrique's options for replacement

Coach Luis Enrique has several players to consider as replacements for Kvaratskhelia. These include young Belgian winger Mika Godts, new signing Maghnes Akliouche, and others like Senny Mayulu and Quentin Ndjantou. The team is also considering promoting Nuno Mendes to the left winger position.

Mendes' potential role change

Nuno Mendes, a Portuguese international, has previously played in an offensive role for brief periods last season. Reports suggest that Luis Enrique is seriously considering moving him to a more attacking position, possibly as a left winger, to fill the gap left by Kvaratskhelia's injury.

Hernandez's influence on the decision

Lucas Hernandez's performance in PSG's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona may have influenced the decision to consider Mendes for a more offensive role. Hernandez started in Mendes' place and showed he could handle the left flank defensively, potentially freeing up Mendes for an attacking role.

PSG exploring transfer options

Despite considering internal options, PSG is reportedly looking to sign a left-sided player ahead of the next transfer window. This suggests that the move to change Mendes' role may be temporary, and the club is preparing for long-term solutions to address the gap left by Kvaratskhelia's injury.