PSG will have to return to Ligue 1 action without the Argentine icon.
Lionel Messi will not play for Paris Saint-Germain in their upcoming Ligue 1 clash against Reims.
Messi scored a stunning goal in PSG’s 1-1 draw against Benfica on Wednesday. However, calf discomfort has ruled him out of his side’s next league game.
“There will be changes,” PSG boss Christophe Galtier said on Friday.
“Leo Messi will not be fit for Reims but will resume training on Sunday morning. Kylian Mbappe has angina but will be travelling to Reims.”
Despite changes in the lineup, Galtier will most likely avoid starting Keylor Navas ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma on Saturday.
Following a host of poor performances earlier this season, the Italian keeper made six saves in his fantastic display against Benfica.
“He works well, nobody is airtight against remarks – sometimes it becomes criticism and nobody is insensitive,” Galtier said.
“What I could notice in this period is that he remained focused on his work, by trying to eliminate his little flaws and keep his strengths.
“I saw nothing different in his preparation for the Benfica match. Obviously, he and the whole team, we were all satisfied with his performance in Lisbon.
“I always pointed out his few little mistakes, whether it was a lack of concentration or other issues. He was told after Benfica that he must continue to always be efficient.”
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