Leo Messi will not play against Leipzig in the Champions League. This was confirmed by PSG a few minutes ago after announcing the list of summoned to travel to Germany in which the Argentine star is not. On Friday he forced against Lille, was substituted at halftime and has not been able to train normally during the last two days.
The former Barcelona player He does not want to force again before the risk of another relapse that prevents him from being with PSG for several weeks. The goal is for him to return on Saturday against Girondins de Bordeaux, just before the international break in which he will travel with Argentina to face Uruguay on November 13 and Brazil on November 17.
The one who has entered the call is Mbappé, who was not against Lille on Friday due to an infection, but has finally recovered and has been able to train normally in the run-up to the match. Di María, sanctioned the first three Champions League games, is another of the novelties in Pochettino’s list.