Will Lionel Messi play in PSG against Rennes today. When Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) plays Stade Rennais in Ligue 1 on Sunday, Lionel Messi is anticipated to get the start (January 15). The Parisian heavyweights will aim to capitalize on their league triumph against Angers by a score of 2-0 last week.
During PSG’s victory over Angers, Messi made a brief return to the team after taking a lengthy hiatus after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar last month. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner scored the game’s second goal as Parisian’s league winning streak resumed following a defeat at Lens.
The return of Lionel Messi was crucial for Christophe Galtier’s team as they stepped up their pursuit of back-to-back championships. Against Rennes, the former Barcelona star should continue to start. For the very first time since club football resumed following the World Cup, Messi might be paired up in attack with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
Mbappe is back to full strength and will travel to Rennes with the Parisians’ matchday squad. Hugo Ekitike, who opened the scoring against Angers, took the place of the Frenchman in the starting lineup.
With 47 points after 18 games, PSG is in first place in Ligue 1 and three points ahead of Lens with one game remaining. Meanwhile, Rennes, with 34 points after 18 games, is fourth in the standings. Following their 2-1 loss against Clermont Foot on Wednesday (January 11).
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