PSG Manager Christophe Galtier Issues Injury Update on Lionel Messi

• Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has issued an injury update on Lionel Messi
• Lionel Messi suffered a hamstring injury during PSG's defeat to Marseille in the French Cup
• PSG will be hoping the Argentina captain recovers on time ahead of their Champions League tie against Bayern

Paris Saint-Germain are facing injury woes ahead of the Champions League with Lionel Messi facing a race for the Bayern Munich clash.

The Ligue 1 champions will welcome the Bavarians in the round of 16 first leg at the Parc des Princes on February 14 without key forward Kylian Mbappe who sustained a thigh injury.

French Publication L’Equipe, via Euro Sport, is reporting that Messi will likely miss the match after complaining of hamstring discomfort after their Coupe de France game against Marseille.

The 35-year-old played the full duration of the game at the Velodrome on Wednesday, as they lost 2-1 to their arch-nemesis.

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The media outlet further indicates that Messi will not be in action for this weekend's league match against AS Monaco and faces a race to be fit for the meeting with Bayern next week.

Galitier on Messi injury

Meanwhile, PSG boss Christophe Galtier has confirmed that Messi will return to training on Monday. The latest development means that Messi may be available against Bayern.

“Messi uncertain against Bayern Munich? He won’t be there against Monaco, but he will return to training on Monday. We can therefore remove the term ‘uncertain," Galtier said on Friday via PSG Report.

Bayern unsure of Mbappe injury

Julian Nagelsmann is taking the news of Kylian Mbappe's injury with a pinch of salt.

The French attacker has been ruled out of the UEFA Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, after picking up an injury against Montpellier.

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PSG later released a medical statement that stated Mbappe suffered an injury to his left thigh and was expected to be unavailable for three weeks.

But according to Marca, Munich's coach does not foresee Mbappe missing a huge game like the Champions League encounter.

Mbappe could miss first leg

Paris Saint-Germain have suffered a huge blow, with forward Kylian Mbappe set to miss the upcoming UEFA Champions League knockout stage with an injury.

The 23-year-old suffered a thigh injury during his side's Ligue 1 clash against Montpellier on Thursday night, Sports Brief reported.

The Frenchman hooked off in the 21st minute with an apparent leg injury after colliding with a Montpellier defender.