Argentine striker Lionel Messi is set to return to Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming Ligue 1 match against rival Marseille.
Lionel Messi suffered an injury during PSG’s UEFA Champions League match against Benfica in Portugal. Before the injury, the Argentine striker scored a spectacular goal against the Portuguese team against the course of play.
Messi left the field in the final minutes of the match that ended in a 1-1 draw. He then missed PSG’s next two outings against Stade De Reims and Benfica.
In the absence of Messi, PSG tied both games. They were clearly missing something in the attacking third and it was obviously the creativity of the Argentine striker.
Lionel Messi hopeful for the match in Marseille
When Lionel Messi’s injury was reported, it was thought to be very minor. He was expected to return in Benfica’s last game. This was later admitted by PSG manager Christophe Galtier.
So when Messi missed the Benfica match, people started to worry more about his injury. However, now good news has arrived.
According to reports from RMC Sport, Lionel Messi is on the right track to recover from his calf injury ahead of Marseille’s next match.
Although the Argentinian superstar has yet to fully recover, he is getting better every day. Now, this is very hopeful news for PSG fans.
After a tough last season, Lionel Messi has started to flourish at the Parc des Princes in the current campaign. The striker has already scored eight goals and provided eight assists so far. He has arguably been the best player for them and his availability is a huge sigh of relief for PSG fans.
The final decision on Lionel Messi will be made next Saturday during a closed-door practice session.
The news is also very reassuring for the Argentine fans. Lionel Messi will lead the Argentine team in the next World Cup in Qatar 2022.
Messi has previously revealed that it will be his last appearance at football’s biggest event. The Argentine is very determined to win his first World Cup and bring the trophy back to Argentina.
He will now hope to return to his pre-injury form and arrive at the World Cup in the best possible condition.
