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Lionel Messi ruled out of PSG game against Lorient Reports

Lionel Messi not in contention to face Lorient in a Ligue 1 clash on Saturday. will not take part in (PSG) Ligue 1 clash against Lorient on Sunday (6 November) with a fitness issue, as per on Twitter. The Argentina icon has apparently suffered an inflamed Achilles tendon which will put him out of action for a few days. However, the situation is reportedly not serious. Manager Christophe Galtier can expect Messi to return to collective training next week. It would be a blow for PSG not to have Lionel Messi in the squad for the clash at Le Stade du Moustoir. The former forward has arguably been PSG's best player this season, registering 12 goals and 14 assists in 18 games across competitions. He has already missed two games this season due to a calf issue. Leo Messi is OUT for tomorrow’s game. He is suffering from an inflamed Achilles tendon: no worries, back in collective training next week. Leo Messi is OUT for tomorrow’s game. He is suffering from an inflamed Achilles tendon: no worries, back in collective training next week. Messi sat out of Les Parisiens' 0-0 league draw against Stade de Reims on 8 October and the 1-1 days later. It remains to be seen who Galtier will start in Lionel Messi's position against Les Merlus. Lorient have had a very good start to the season as they sit fourth in the league table with 27 points from 12 games. However, the Parisians will be the obvious favorites going into this game. They are on an 11-game unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 away from home, with their last loss coming against (0-3) at Stade Louis II in March.

Who can PSG play against Lorient in Lionel Messi s absence

Going by the Ligue 1 giants' lineups in their draws against Benfica and Reims, Pablo Sarabia could play against Lorient in Messi's absence. The Spaniard started on the right of centre-forward Kylian Mbappe in both those draws. PSG will play just once before the season stops for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Leaked Messi’s boots for the World Cup, via ?Leaked Messi’s boots for the World Cup, via ? Les Parisiens will hope to have the Argentine back in their matchday squad for the Ligue 1 game against Auxerre on Sunday (13 November). With the World Cup commencing just a week after that fixture, it will be interesting to see if Messi is risked against the Burgundy-based outfit. La Albiceleste officially begin their World Cup campaign with a group encounter against Saudi Arabia on 22 November. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found