To replace Kvara, PSG should bank on Mika Godts and avoid winter recruitment

By the PSG News newsroom · Published on 2026-10-23 · Updated on 2026-10-23 · khvicha kvaratskhelia · mika godts · psg · cyril morin

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s long-term injury forces Paris Saint-Germain to rethink its left flank; Cyril Morin and Maxime Dupuis argue the club should favor Mika Godts over signing someone this winter.

Confronted with the prolonged absence of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Paris Saint-Germain is urged to reconfigure its options on the left side internally rather than seeking a reinforcement on the winter transfer window. Cyril Morin and Maxime Dupuis contend that the upcoming period is an opportunity to raise the level of already-present elements, and that giving Mika Godts increased trust could be the most pertinent solution.

A strategic choice: maintaining trust in the squad

Commentators believe that an expense or a winter signing could disturb the balance of the group. They therefore propose using the coming weeks to evaluate the youngsters and natural substitutes, reserving recruitment for exceptional cases. This approach favors continuity of the sporting project and the step-up in responsibility for players who already have the club’s framework and automatisms.

Mika Godts pointed to as an internal solution

Mika Godts is identified as the profile to promote to compensate for the absence on the left wing. Observers stress the need to give him playing time and confidence to accelerate his progression. Granting responsibilities to Godts, they argue, would allow testing his ability to adapt to the required level without immediately committing financial and human resources in the transfer market.

Advantages and limits of the internal route

• Advantages: maintain squad cohesion, development opportunity for a player already integrated, avoidance of disruptions linked to an external arrival during the season.
• Limits: risk of inexperience if Godts is not ready, increased pressure on the young player and potential need for tactical adjustments by the coaching staff.

Commentators remind that the final decision rests with the club but emphasize that autumn and winter can serve as an observation window to decide with full knowledge of the facts.

Timeframe mentioned

The period cited for this rising development and internal evaluation corresponds to the end of the sporting year and the ensuing winter transfer window. The idea is to use upcoming matches to gauge solutions rather than anticipating an immediate recruitment.