Khvicha Kvaratskhelia returns for Paris Saint-Germain in Uefa Super Cup
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will return to action for Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old was absent from the recent World Cup but is determined to reclaim the spotlight following a stellar domestic campaign.
He was named the Champions League player of the season in May as the French giants successfully defended their European crown.
Now, the reigning champions begin their new campaign eyeing an unprecedented third consecutive continental triumph.
The catalyst for Parisian dominance
While team-mates Desire Doue, Vitinha and Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele have claimed recent plaudits, the Georgian remains the heartbeat of this side.
Since arriving from Napoli in January last year, the dynamic forward has transformed Luis Enrique’s team into a relentless pressing machine.
His high-intensity approach immediately elevated the standards of the entire forward line in the French capital.
During the latter stages of last season’s Champions League, no player scored more goals or provided more assists from open play.
A familiar threat for Aston Villa
Aston Villa will be acutely aware of the danger posed by the former Napoli star ahead of their showpiece meeting in Austria.
The lightning-fast winger previously tormented the Premier League side during a gruelling Champions League quarter-final clash in 2025.
His mesmerising footwork famously dismantled the Villa defence during the first leg of what was arguably the Parisians’ toughest European test that year.
Before his move to France, he famously ended Napoli’s long wait for a Serie A title, earning himself the affectionate nickname ‘Kvaradona’.
As club football resumes following a star-studded summer international tournament, this genuine outlier of the world game is ready to take centre stage once more.