Lionel Messi tests positive for Covid-19 say Paris Saint-Germain will miss clash with Lyon
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Updated 02/01/2022 at 12:12 GMT
Messi and three of his teammates, Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala, are set for a period of isolation after returning positive Covid-19 tests according to Paris Saint-Germain. The players are set to miss the Coupe de France round of 32 clash against Vannes as well the following week's Ligue 1 encounter against rivals Lyon.
Lionel Messi of PSG during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between FC Lorient and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade du Moustoir on December 22, 2021 in Lorient, France. (Photo by John Berry/Getty Images)
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Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19, say his club Paris Saint-Germain.
Ahead of their Coupe de France round of 32 tie with fourth tier side Vannes, the club released a medical update on their site confirming that Messi and three others had tested positive.
“The 4 players that tested positive for Covid-19 are Leo Messi, Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala,” the club wrote.
“They are currently in isolation and are subject to the appropriate health protocol.”
Following the cup game, Messi and his teammates are also likely to miss PSG’s Ligue 1 trip to Lyon next weekend.
The club also provided an update on the ankle injury suffered by Neymar in the 3-1 win over Saint Etienne in November.
“Neymar Jr will continue his treatment in Brazil until 9 January with members of the Paris Saint-Germain medical and performance staff.
“His return to training is still expected to be in about 3 weeks.”
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