Lionel Messi will miss Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League clash against Juventus on Wednesday due to a calf injury.
The Argentine superstar sustained the injury during PSG’s 2-1 win over Lille on Sunday. He was forced off in the 75th minute and underwent scans on Monday.
PSG confirmed in a statement that Messi has suffered a “minor calf injury” and will be out of action for “a few days”. This means he will miss the trip to Turin to face Juventus in the Champions League.
Messi’s absence is a blow for PSG, who are looking to make a strong start to their Champions League campaign. They are in a group with Juventus, Benfica, and Maccabi Haifa.
Messi is one of the most important players in the world and his presence is always a boost for any team. However, PSG have other world-class players in their squad, such as Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Angel Di Maria. They will be hoping that these players can step up in Messi’s absence and help them to victory over Juventus.
The Champions League is the most prestigious club competition in the world and PSG will be hoping to go all the way this season. Messi is a key player in their plans, but they will need to cope without him for the time being.