The Argentine star of PSG, Lionel Messi, is one of four players in the PSG workforce tested positive for the coronavirus, the club announced on Sunday on the eve of a Coupe de France match in Vannes. On December 19, Leo Messi did not take part in the previous Coupe de France match.
The Argentine star of Paris SG, Lionel Messi, is one of four players in the PSG workforce tested positive for the coronavirus, the club announced on Sunday on the eve of a Coupe de France match in Vannes. Leo Messi, full-back Juan Bernat, goalkeeper Sergio Rico and midfielder Nathan Bitumazala (both usual reservists) “currently respect isolation and are subject to the appropriate health protocol,” added the club. The Argentinian with the seven Ballons d’Or had been left to rest on December 19 for the previous match in the Coupe de France of Paris SG, whose next meeting in Ligue 1 is scheduled for January 9 in Lyon.
Solitary in Argentina
Messi remained in Argentina to observe his period of isolation, PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino said at a press conference on Sunday. The Vannes Olympic Club, Sunday opponents of Paris SG, are currently 8th in their National 2 group (4th national level). The Parisian club is the holder of the number of coronations in the Coupe de France (14).
Neymar back in three weeks
In addition, his other star, the Brazilian Neymar, victim of a sprained left ankle on November 28 during a victory in Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1, “will continue his treatment in Brazil until January 9 with members of the medical staff and performance “of the club, specifies the PSG. “His return to training is still expected in about three weeks,” the club added. His absence was assessed six to eight weeks after his injury.