Lionel Messi will be absent from Lyon this Sunday. Day following day, the possibility of seeing him tread the lawn of Groupama Stadium was reduced and in its medical statement, PSG confirmed that the “Pulga” should continue its recovery.
Since his return to France on Tuesday following having tested positive for Covid-19, the Argentinian has not taken part in group sessions all this week and follows “an individual recovery protocol during the coming days”.
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Only 18 field players present
In Lyon, the Argentine technician will take some young Parisians and confirmed it during the press conference on the eve of the match: “The young people will be part of the group of tomorrow (Sunday) for Lyon”.
During the last match-day training session, Lucas Lavallée, Denis Franchi, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Ismaël Gharbi, Edouard Michut, Xavi Simons and Sekou Yansané were present in a group of 18 field players.
Also note the return of Juan Bernat and Nathan Bitumazala affected by Covid-19 and the presence of Sergio Ramos, who was suspended in Vannes. Julian Draxler, Angel Di Maria and Layvin Kurzawa are positive for Covid-19. Just like Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Finally on the goalkeeper side, Keylor Navas who will start once morest OL, was accompanied by Sergio Rico, Denis Franchi and Lucas Lavallée for this last training.
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