Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Gaultier mentioned on Friday that Lionel Messi shall be accessible for Tuesday’s Champions League match towards Bayern Munich regardless of being not noted of the squad for this weekend’s French league recreation in Monaco. Will stay
Messi strained his hamstring in Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Marseille within the French Cup.
“Leo will not be available for the Monaco game tomorrow,” mentioned Gaultier. “He will resume coaching on Monday, a day earlier than the sport towards Bayern Munich. So you possibly can put the phrase ‘suspicious’ apart.”
PSG lead the French league by eight factors, however accidents to key gamers are coming at an important second within the season.
France striker Kylian Mbappe injured a left thigh muscle towards Montpellier on 1 February and can miss the Monaco and Bayern Munich video games. Brazil striker Neymar missed two French league matches this month with a groin downside earlier than returning for the French Cup.
PSG had been unbeaten in all competitions from August to December however misplaced to Lens and Rennes within the league final month earlier than being knocked out by Marseille within the French Cup.
“We know the importance of Leo in our sport,” mentioned Gaultier. “Because of his absence, we will probably have to play differently to make a more solid and more compact team.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
