Paris St Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino has actually played down talk of a rift with Lionel Messi as the Argentina superstar faces a fight to be suitabled for the Champions League encounter Manchester City.
The 34-year-old was replaced during the second half of Sunday's 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Lyon although seemed less than delighted with the choice.
Nevertheless, after PSG verified Messi had actually undergone a check on his left knee and is awaiting a full evaluation of the damage, Pochettino urged there was no issue. He informed a press conference ahead of Wednesday evening's journey to Metz:"In
order to discuss, on the sidelines we observe all the players as well as whatever that is taking place during video games. We saw that Leo Messi was checking his knee as well as made some motions. We saw that when he took a shot. "I was pleased with his performance.
He did very well in the initial half. I am pleased with his commitment and performance. All that was missing out on was an objective." In his 75 minutes on the pitch-- as I have explained-- with all the info that we had, we made the decision to substitute him."
Messi's bemused reaction stimulated something of a debate, however Pochettino included: "Obviously all leading gamers intend to get on the pitch in all times, that is reasonable. I am tranquil regarding it."
PSG, who organize City following week, had actually previously released a declaration on the former Barcelona star's fitness.
The statement reviewed:"Lionel Messi, who took a knock to his left knee against Lyon, underwent an MRI on Tuesday morning which validated indications of wounding of the bone. A follow-up examination will be carried out in 48 hours."
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