Kylian Mbappe will miss Saturday’s match against Lille, while Lionel Messi’s potential is also open.
Mbappe has an ear problem
After the draw against Marseille 3 days ago, PSG is very determined to return to the winning streak when welcoming the defending champion Lille in the earliest match of the 12th round of Ligue 1. However, PSG is chipping away quite seriously. In addition to Marco Verratti, who has a hip injury that will require him to rest until the end of November, Kylian Mbappe will also miss the Lille match on Saturday morning.
The Paris capital team confirmed: “Kylian Mbappe is being treated for an ear infection and will return to training early next week.”
Mbappe has been PSG’s main striker in recent seasons. Last season, the French player won the title of Ligue 1 top scorer with 27 goals. This season, he has 6 goals in 14 appearances in all competitions.
Besides, PSG is also at risk of losing more Lionel Messi in the match against Lille. The Argentine striker was absent from training today because he felt a slight pain. Up to this point, the player who won 6 Ballon d’Or has not been able to score for PSG in Ligue 1.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino said: “Messi felt a bit uncomfortable and trained separately today. Tomorrow we will make a decision whether to use him for the match against Lille.”
But coach Pochettino also has a good news to comfort when central defender Sergio Ramos is close to returning to training after months of bed treatment for a thigh injury. PSG fans expect the return of the former Real Madrid star to improve the quality of the team’s defense, especially when the season is about to enter a pivotal period.
