Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supervisor Mauricio Pochettino has admitted he’s not positive when Lionel Messi shall be again in motion after testing positive for COVID-19. The Argentina worldwide is claimed to be amongst 5 PSG gamers to have contracted the virus and are in self-isolation.
PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino conceded that he’s undecided if Lionel Messi shall be obtainable for the aspect’s Ligue 1 journey to Lyon on Sunday. The Argentinean tactician is hoping that the 34-year-old can return to motion by then. He mentioned at a current press convention [via Goal]:
“We’ve got no information on Leo Messi for the second. And albeit, for Lyon, I do not know [if he will be available]. We will prepare day by day and we’ll see. Will all 5 positives be obtainable? I do not know as a result of the state of affairs modifications so much, you will be constructive immediately and unfavourable the subsequent day.”
He added:
“It’s a very unusual virus and it’s generally obscure every part. We’ve got gamers who examined constructive, we comply with the isolation guidelines and we are going to see how they develop.”
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Lionel Messi missed PSG’s Coupe de France conflict with Vannes on Monday. Kylian Mbappe, although, fired the Ligue 1 giants into the subsequent spherical of the competitors by netting a hat-trick on the night.
Aside from Lionel Messi, Sergio Rico, Juan Bernat and Nathan Bitumazala are additionally mentioned to have examined constructive for COVID-19 within the PSG camp. Whereas the gamers are at present in isolation, it stays to be seen when they are going to be obtainable for group choice.
PSG may very well be with out Lionel Messi for Lyon journey
PSG are set to lock horns with Lyon in what shall be their twentieth Ligue 1 match of the season on Sunday. The Parisians, although, may very well be with out Lionel Messi for the journey.
Lionel Messi has discovered the again of the online six instances in 16 matches throughout all competitions for PSG this season. The previous Barcelona famous person has additionally offered 5 assists since making the transfer to Paris.
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Ought to Lionel Messi miss the match towards Lyon, PSG shall be hopeful of getting him obtainable for his or her match towards Brest the next week. PSG are at present first within the Ligue 1 desk with 46 factors.