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Lionel Messi not at PSG training
PSG take on Rennes on Sunday and could be without Messi.
Kieran has been covering soccer for five years, featuring on publications such as The Guardian and The Modern Footballer, having previously worked in the tech industry in Ireland. He joined the AS USA team in 2020, where he covers the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, MLS and Liga MX.
Update:
In France, L’Équipe report that PSG forward Lionel Messi did not attend today’s training session.
It remains unknown why Messi did not join the rest of his team-mates but the Argentinian forward could now be set to miss the Ligue 1 match with Rennes on Sunday.
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Christophe Galtier’s side are currently 10 points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table, ahead of rivals Marseille in second place.