Paris Saint-Germain has suffered a major injury blow ahead of their Ligue 1 tie with Angers on Wednesday night at the Stade Raymond Kopa.
PSG disclosed that forward Lionel Messi is currently receiving treatment for inflammation in his left achilles tendon ahead of the Angers clash.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side disclosed this in a statement via their website on Tuesday.
PSG also provided the latest injury on Marco Verratti, and Presnel Kimpembe, among others.
The statement read in part, “Leo Messi is receiving treatment for an inflammation in his left achilles tendon. He will be looked at again in 48h.
“Marco Verratti is in treatment for a knock and swelling in his left knee. He will be looked at again in 48h.
“Presnel Kimpembe is in treatment for pain in his right knee. He will be looked at again in 48h.
“Ander Herrera (hamstring) will resume training on Thursday.
“Layvin Kurzawa (calf injury) will resume training on Thursday.
“Julian Draxler is receiving treatment at the Centre Ooredoo after surgery on his external meniscus in his right knee.
“Leandro Paredes is also being treated by the Club’s medical staff after his groin surgery.
“Abdou Diallo (right knee) is continuing his recovery work on the pitch.”
