PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino told Amazon that he had released Lionel Messi by “Precaution” Friday evening, at half-time of the match against Lille (2-1).
Decreased by muscle discomfort since the day before, the Argentine striker (34 years old), tenured in “False number 9” in the absence of Kylian Mbappé (injured), “Could not continue”. But his condition does not inspire concern five days before the reunion with Leipzig in the Champions League. “He will be available for the next match”, assured Pochettino.