Messi to play for PSG before joining Argentina camp

It had been said that Leo Messi has a clause in a contract which means he will not play much for PSG in November so that he can be fresh for the World Cup in Qatar. It is a strange leak, but the official version is that he has been troubled by problems in his Achilles tendon. He has now got over them and he will play in the Ligue 1 clash with Auxerre. He is in Galtier's squad list. 

The full squad list was confirmed on PSG's media channels. It is the following: Achraf, Kimpembe, Sergio Ramos, Verratti, Mbappe, Neymar, Bernat, Danilo, Rico, Vitinha, Renato Sanches, Pablo Sarabia, Nuno Mendes, Mukiele, Carlos Soler, Messi, Bitshiabu, Zaïre-Emery, Ekitike, Letellier and Donnarumma.

The clash does not look it will be very difficult for the home side. Their opponents are fighting to get away from the relegation zone while PSG are looking to increase their advantage at the top. They currently have a five point advantage over Lens, who are in second. Rennes and Marseille are just behind them. 

Therefore, Leo Messi's presence is the worst possible news for Auxerre, who will have try and defend against him, Neymar and Mbappe. They make up one of the most dangerous front three on the planet. The Argentine, who will have one eye on Qatar, will be able to use this match to get some more game time under his belt.

 

November 12, 2022