PSG: Messi operational to face Neymar's Brazil

The images had been around the world and left fear the worst, especially to the supporters of Paris Saint-Germain who were already seeing themselves cut off from him less than a month after his arrival.

But in the end, it's like nothing happened.

Victim of a murderous tackle signed Adrián Martínez during the 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela, Leo Messi trained normally this Saturday and should, in all likelihood, hold his place this Sunday for the big meeting of this international break against Brazil, in a remake of the last Copa America final.

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“Leo is doing well, reassured Albiceleste coach Lionel Scaloni at a press conference.

I was scared, but luckily he is fine.

We will confirm that it is 100% this afternoon when we do some work in the field ”.

Appeared with a small bandage under the left knee, where he was hit, Leo Messi trained normally and should, except last minute turnaround, hold his place of holder this Sunday (9 p.m. French time).

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A match that will be the first clash between Neymar and Messi since the latter's signing at Paris Saint-Germain. But which is especially of sporting importance for the Albiceleste: second in the qualifying group for the 2022 World Cup in the CONMEBOL zone, Argentina from La

is six points from Brazil from Ney, who is clear for the moment. (7 games, 7 wins).

Three points behind Argentina, Ecuador faces Chile this Sunday evening at 11 p.m. Between the Seleção, which can widen the gap at the top of the standings, and the Albiceleste, which will be keen to repeat its feat of the summer and catch up on its great rival, the battle promises to be close. Before the return to current affairs, for the five Parisians involved in this meeting: after a last selection match on September 10, against Bolivia for Argentina by Di María, Paredes and Messi and against Peru for Brazil by Marquinhos and Neymar, the Parisians will return to France where Ligue 1 awaits them, with the reception of Clermont on September 11 and Lyon on the 19th.