PSG’s response to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s injury appears to be internal: the club is preparing to give Mika Godts more responsibility instead of pursuing a like-for-like winger in January. That choice puts the young signing’s performances under a brighter spotlight as the Georgian recovers, while leaving the club room to reconsider if its options prove insufficient.
Godts scored his first goal for PSG on Monday, and well-connected PSG reporter Fabrice Hawkins has described the club as confident in him. The injury has continued to drive discussion more than a week after it was reported, but there’s no clear sign that it will prompt an immediate transfer. A goal can help a new player settle, though one finish alone can’t show whether he’s ready to take on a larger role across a run of matches.
PSG sees Godts as an option during Kvaratskhelia’s recovery
“The management counts on Mika Godts to fill the void in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s absence,” Hawkins said on RMC Sport’s TV channel. That account frames Godts as a player the club expects to use, rather than as a guaranteed one-for-one substitute. PSG will need to see how his contribution holds up in the role and how the team adapts around him.
He added that PSG isn’t necessarily looking for a direct replacement, though it may consider a young, high-potential player if the fee is reasonable. That leaves the door open to a signing without making one the club’s stated plan for covering Kvaratskhelia’s absence. The distinction matters: a club can remain alert to an opportunity while still expecting its current squad to absorb the immediate disruption.
Manager Luis Enrique has offered a similar view. At his press conference this week, he said PSG has enough options to handle injuries and wouldn’t sign a player simply to plug a short-term gap. The club remains open to talent it considers good value, though. Here's the thing: that policy depends on whether the available players can deliver the roles the team needs, not just whether they’re on the roster.
| PSG management is counting on Mika Godts to cover for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia while he’s out.
The club isn’t necessarily seeking a direct replacement, but could consider a young player with high potential at a reasonable fee. @FabriceHawkins pic.twitter.com/7r0N3P3MNb
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) October 28, 2026
What PSG’s approach will test
This is more significant than it looks: the choice gives Godts a chance to turn the club’s confidence into evidence on the pitch. For PSG, the practical question is whether he can contribute consistently enough to help cover an absence without forcing the team to reshape its plans around a January signing. One early goal is an encouraging marker, but the demands of a regular role are different.
If you're working in this space, the signal to watch is how PSG balances patience with squad needs. A measured approach can protect a young player from being treated as a quick fix, while also asking him to handle added responsibility. (And this is the part most people overlook.) The club’s willingness to consider a reasonably priced young prospect means the transfer question hasn’t disappeared; it’s simply conditional.
That said, the available information doesn’t establish how long Kvaratskhelia will be out or what specific role Godts will take on. Those details shape how much pressure PSG places on its internal options. For now, the reported plan is clear in broad terms: give Godts more responsibility, assess the squad, and consider a signing only if the right kind of opportunity emerges. No fixed replacement plan.
Related PSG updates
Goncalo Ramos has discussed his summer departure from PSG and what frustrated him during his time at the club. His comments provide another look at the club’s recent player decisions, though they don’t change the reported plan for covering Kvaratskhelia’s absence.
PSG says Kvaratskhelia’s surgery was successful. The club’s update on his recovery follows the procedure and supplies the immediate background to the discussion around who can cover for him.
Luis Enrique has also pushed back on the idea that injuries will derail PSG’s pursuit of winning every competition this season. For now, the club’s reported plan is to see what Godts can provide while Kvaratskhelia is sidelined. The approach keeps PSG’s options open, but its success will depend on what the young attacker can show when given the opportunity.
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