Lionel Messi has asked to participate in PSG’s trip to Strasbourg this weekend
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As reported by CMR, Going through ESPN Argentina, the new recruit of PSG, Lionel Messi (34), expressed the wish to be part of the Parisian team to face Strasbourg in Ligue 1 next Saturday at the Parc des Princes.
Messi has had very little to no preseason and no playing time since the Copa America ended, having been out of contract at Barcelona and waiting for a new deal to be finalized, which ultimately fell through. after his vacation.
Although Messi likes the idea of starting as early as possible, the PSG coaching team would prefer him to wait a bit before playing his first game when CMR suggest the Strasbourg game looks ideally timed for a presentation of the player to PSG fans rather than a start.
CMR Even theorize that the idea could be some sort of publicity stunt in an effort to underline Messi’s enthusiasm for his new challenge, especially as Mauricio Pochettino prioritizes optimal physical form for his players.
All eyes will be on the announcement of the PSG workforce this Friday evening. If the Argentina striker is included, it will be a first chance to see how Pochettino could use his new No.30.