The goat is back Go score 15 goals – Fans cannot contain excitement as Lionel Messi returns to action for PSG during pre-season friendly against Quevilly-Rouen Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

The goat is back Go score 15 goals – Fans cannot contain excitement as Lionel Messi returns to action for PSG during pre-season friendly against Quevilly-Rouen

Lionel Messi's return has excited fans Fans have taken to social media to express their delight at 's return to action as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) take on US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole. PSG have begun their preparations for the 2022-23 season under new manager Christophe Galtier. They kick off their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Ligue 2 outfit Quevilly-Rouen today. The Parisians have named a strong eleven for the match as they look to get their pre-season campaign off to a winning start. Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marquinhos, Sergio Ramos and Mauro Icardi are among those in the lineup. Summer signing Vitinha has also earned a place in Galtier's starting lineup to face Quevilly-Rouen. Meanwhile, seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi will play alongside Icardi and Arnaud Kalimuendo in attack. Fans are excited to see Messi back in action for the Ligue 1 champions and have taken to Twitter to express their delight. Here are some of the best Tweets about the Argentina icon's return: Our XI to face

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Our XI to face Messi Ball finally PSG, though, are without former Barcelona superstar Neymar for the match against Quevilly-Rouen. The Brazilian reportedly on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe has also been left out of the Parisians' squad for the match today.

Lionel Messi will be looking to impress for PSG next season

Lionel Messi put an end to his 21-year association with La Liga giants Barcelona last summer. He went on to put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the French giants ahead of the 2021-22 season, with an option for another year. While the Argentinean's arrival excited fans in France, he struggled to hit the ground running at PSG. He scored 11 goals and provided 15 assists from 34 appearances across all competitions for the Ligue 1 giants. Messi helped Mauricio Pochettino's side reclaim their league title. However, he could not prevent them from losing to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. PSG also exited the French Cup at the same stage. Both manager Mauricio Pochettino and Sporting Director Leonardo were let go this summer after yet another disappointing Champions League campaign and were replaced by Galtier and Luis Campos respectively. Messi will be keen to set the record straight when he returns to action with the Parisians next season. Meanwhile, the French club reportedly beyond next summer. 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