Lionel Messi absent from PSG coaching amid supporter demonstration rumours

Lionel Messi was not current throughout Paris Saint-Germain’s coaching session on Thursday amid rumours in Spain that ultras are planning to protest in opposition to him being on the membership.

The Argentine performed 90 minutes in final weekend’s 2-1 win over Brest, establishing Kylian Mbappe’s stoppage-time winner.

But he was nowhere to be seen on Thursday forward of the weekend sport in opposition to Rennes, and L’Equipe notice that no official motive has been given for Messi’s absence.

Messi missed the session alongside Presnel Kimpembe, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi and Nordi Mukiele, whereas centre-back Sergio Ramos was pressured inside early after selecting up an damage.

Many have been fast to invest that Messi’s absence may relate to his unsure future and stories that he was set to face an indication from a bit of PSG supporters who’re eager for him to go away the membership.

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Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claimed {that a} group of PSG Ultras have been ready to heckle Messi throughout Saturday’s sport, alleging that the ahead’s excessive wages are usually not value paying for an additional season.

However, stories of that protest have been shut down by RMC Sport’s Arthur Perrot, who argued that no such data had been supplied to the Spanish press.

Manager Christophe Galtier already has loads on his plate following the Champions League elimination by the hands of Bayern Munich, with Ligue 1 success now much more necessary to the boss.

Any potential accidents to both Messi or Ramos would come as huge blows to PSG, who already discover themselves within the midst of an damage disaster.

If Ramos is injured, it might depart simply 17-year-old El Chadaille Bitshiabu as the one pure centre-back within the squad, with midfielder Danilo Pereira drafted to assist out on the again as effectively.

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