Parisian fans may have to wait a little longer before seeing Lionel Messi make his first appearance at the Parc des Princes. Currently with the Albiceleste, for the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup, the Parisian n ° 30 could miss the reception of Clermont, on September 11, counting for the 5th day of Ligue 1.
The six-fold Golden Ball made its debut with PSG on September 29 in Reims (0-2). A little half an hour of play to get back on his feet, he who had not played since the Copa America final. In the process, he flew to Argentina to join his selection for the three meetings in Venezuela, Brazil and against Bolivia.
And if he has just resumed competition, the former Barcelona should not be spared by his coach, who plans to make him play these three meetings. “I have spoken with him and he feels good, he is in good shape. We hope he will play all three matches, ”said Lionel Scaloni.
A sequence that could be grueling. But above all, the last meeting against Bolivia is scheduled for the night of Thursday to Friday (French time), a few hours before the meeting against Clermont. There is therefore almost no chance of seeing him at work on the lawn of the Porte d’Auteuil enclosure to face the promoted. Mauricio Pochettino will not take the slightest risk, especially as the start of the Champions League approaches.
Lionel Messi should also wear the Parisian jersey on the occasion of the trip to Bruges during the 1time day of the group stage (September 15). And he should make his long-awaited debut at the Parc a few days later when the 6e Ligue 1 day against Lyon (September 19).