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Paris Saint Germain’s Lionel Messi suffers knee injury, questionable for Manchester City UCL tie | Photo credit: AP
Highlights
- Lionel Messi suffered a blow to his left knee
- An MRI showed signs of bone contusion
- Injury casts Messi in doubt for PSG’s big Champions League game against Manchester City next week
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) have confirmed that Lionel Messi suffered an injury which effectively ruled him out of Wednesday night’s Ligue 1 game against Metz. After sustaining a blow to his left knee, the Argentinian underwent an MRI scan which showed signs of bone contusion. Further tests will be performed in 48 hours to determine the exact nature of the injury.
This news is a blow to Mauricio Pochetinno’s side as it puts a major question mark over Messi’s participation in the UEFA Champions League game against English champions Manchester City scheduled for next Tuesday at the Parc des Princes. After failing to beat Club Brugge on Matchday 1, this is a hugely important game for PSG to get their campaign back on track in what many are calling the ‘death squad’.
After having had a rocky start to his career in Paris so far, Messi is hoping to return to action in time for the draw against ex-manager Pep Guardiola. Messi has made three appearances for his new club so far but has yet to score a goal or assist. However, he has touched the post in each of the last two games.
Messi found himself in the center of a storm in PSG’s spectacular victory over Lyon this weekend after being visibly upset at Pochettino after being replaced by Achraf Hakimi in the 75th minute of the game.
Verratti returns
There was better news elsewhere for the club as Marco Verratti returned to training after missing the final two weeks of action after sustaining an injury on the last international break while playing for Italy.
Meanwhile, Sergio Ramos, who has yet to make his debut for the club, is still in individual training and remains out of action as he still has not returned to full training.
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